Collect call rates from correctional institutions
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Ever have a loved one locked up? Ever experience the extreme cost of a single phone call to hear their voice. If so, or even if you haven't signing this may help in reducing the cost of these collect calls. Right now, Pacific Bell is charging almost 3 times the amount for a collect call. I, as the recipient have to pay this fee. Just for accepting the call, I am charged a whopping $2.85 and then charged extra for each minute. I checked with Pacific Bell on the rates from a local phone booth (say, in front of a 7-eleven) and the acceptance rate is .95 cents. That is a huge difference. I feel we are being discriminated against just for having a loved one or friend in a facility. There are better ways for the institutions to arrange for inmates to make calls. Issue calling cards for good behavior, have them purchase calling cards just like the ones they sell in the local supermarket and drugstores. Better still, why don't we be fair and reduce the rate for these families. Isn't it hard enough to deal with incarceration and now have to worry about a phone bill that is out of control.
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27 signatures
Goal: 10,000
Latest Signatures
30 December 2010
27.
Noel F Parsons
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27 December 2010
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sheila chrispyn
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I agree that it is punishing those who did nothing wrong in the first place,a couple of months ago our son who is unfortunately in prison called us we didn't know that at the time but found out later it was him. I picked up the phone when it rang there wa
21 December 2010
25.
Judith Wheeler
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16 December 2010
24.
Roxanne Timmons
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Don't feel so bad. My son's father is in prison in Mississippi, and I pay a $10 flat rate just so his son can talk to him.
2 November 2010
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Shelley L. Holloway
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14 July 2010
8 July 2010
20 June 2010
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Jennifer Beaudry
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The Fort Saskatchewan (medium security) correctional facility in Fort Saskatchewan (alberta) Canada has this same policy. The calls are $1.85 collect.
30 May 2010
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ELAINE SPRADLIN
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25 May 2010
18.
Shelby Pullin
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I agree the rates are way to high plus I feel the quality of the calls is below the norm...static chatter etc..Also with the constant reminder that "this call is being monitored" constantly interupting ...it's hard to ahve a decent word with your caller
18 May 2010
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Danielle Vigil
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15 May 2010
14 May 2010
13 May 2010
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Dale White
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I have had to pay collect phone calls to communicate in order to have a fair trial, and i just don't think it is fair to have to pay like you are a criminal even if a person is serving time . I did'nt do anything wrong and making it impossible for people
13 May 2010
13.
Karen Pearson
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I recieve calls from a friend in prison.He can't call but once a month because of the high cost of the call.
13 May 2010
12.
Marjorie Anthony
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My husband is incarcerated at Pelican Bay State Prison, and I have paid enormous phone bills over the years. Even though our calls are now local, I still pay double or triple for a phone call.
13 May 2010
11.
Cathy
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13 May 2010
10.
Snowbird White
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12 May 2010
9.
tialisa miller
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mci is the worst in california for collect calls! An inmate in pelican bay state prison in crescent city calls home to florida to elderly people at over $19.00 for 15 minutes! The high price you must pay to speak with a loved one behind bars.
12 April 2010
8.
Rebecca Oakley
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2 April 2010
7.
Melanie Fisackerly
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That totally wrong. It is not fair to charge extra! That is discrimation and it has to be stopped! Everyone has the right to fair prices. Or at least the chance to choose their own phone comapny that doesn't take advadage that collect is the only way for
1 March 2010
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myrtle bratton
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14 February 2010
12 February 2010
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michelle m monte
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my husband is in a ga prison and the collect call cost is16.00 a call he on mental heath i see no way this kick back ga state is getting from mciworld.com helping him i am not rich the higher up in ga gov is no better than the people who took in the enron
4 February 2010
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AL Waterfield
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I whole heartedly agree to this raping of loved ones who have to pay such outragious phone rates to talk with their loved ones locked up in prison. It is a shame that justice departments allow such unwarranted prices to be paid by those who care. There is
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