Media Contact: 
Mark Wigfield, (202) 418-0253
mark.wigfield@fcc.gov
For Immediate Release
CHAIRMAN PAI STATEMENT ON D.C. CIRCUIT 
INMATE CALLING DECISION
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WASHINGTON, June 13, 2017 – Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai 
issued the following statement today on the decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District 
of Columbia Circuit in Global Tel*Link v. FCC:
“Today, the D.C. Circuit agreed with my position that the FCC exceeded its authority when it 
attempted to impose rate caps on intrastate calls made by inmates.  Looking ahead, I plan to work 
with my colleagues at the Commission, Congress, and all stakeholders to address the problem of 
high inmate calling rates in a lawful manner.”
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Office of Chairman Ajit Pai: (202) 418-2000
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This is an unofficial announcement of Commission action.  Release of the full text of a Commission order constitutes 
official action.  See MCI v. FCC, 515 F.2d 385 (D.C. Cir. 1974).