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Tablets and Video Calls Are Coming To Oklahoma Prisons. But at What Cost?

Prison communications companies Securus and GTL have been accused of charging inmates and families unreasonable fees for video calls, text messages and e-books.

by Keaton Ross February 23, 2021February 23, 2021

Tablets and Video Calls Are Coming To Oklahoma Prisons. But at What Cost?

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