DOC pilot tablets with ViaPath fall short of expectations; department plans RFP and policy work DOC officials told legislators the Highland Mountain inmate tablet pilot has shown communication benefits but has not delivered promised program outcomes; the department named ViaPath as the vendor and said it will pursue an RFP, draft policy, and regulatory changes before wider deployment.

The Department of Corrections reveals that the much-anticipated inmate tablet pilot fell short of expectations, raising concerns about vendor performance and future deployments.

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Nevada interim judiciary hears complaints about prison tablet costs and accessibility as NDOC defends rollout Families, advocates and task forces told the interim Judiciary Committee that prison tablets and associated call/text fees are creating financial and access barriers for families; Department of Corrections cited changing federal rules, contract limits and pending FCC guidance as reasons the state has not yet secured bulk pricing or revenue projections.

Nevada families are facing skyrocketing fees and accessibility issues with the new prison tablet program, leaving many advocates demanding urgent legislative action.

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NCS launches inmate phone system at coastal prisons NCS launches inmate phone system at coastal prisons NBC Online Sun, 06/08/2025 - 17:46

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Oklahoma Legislature introduces Prison Correspondence Improvements Act for 2025 Oklahoma House Bill 1897 establishes the Prison Correspondence of Improvements Act effective November 2025.

Oklahoma's House Bill 1897 could revolutionize prison communication, paving the way for meaningful reform and better outcomes for inmates.

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