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Financials Reveal Securus Cashed in on the Pandemic to Revive Struggling Business

Financials Reveal Securus Cashed in on the Pandemic to Revive Struggling Business

Recently released financial statements for Aventiv Technologies – the parent company of Securus Technologies – reveal that the prison telecom corporation capitalized on the COVID-19 public health crisis to rake in massive gains on the backs of struggling families.

Securus Pulls Out of Merger with ICSolutions Following Pressure From Worth Rises

Securus Pulls Out of Merger with ICSolutions Following Pressure From Worth Rises

Yesterday, industry behemoth Securus pulled out of its agreement to purchase ICSolutions. This transaction would have further consolidated the prison telecom industry and given Securus unprecedented control, hurting competition and, in turn, public interest.

Will the FCC Finally Stop a Prison Telecom Merger?

Will the FCC Finally Stop a Prison Telecom Merger?

In May 2018, Securus Technologies announced the acquisition of Inmate Calling Solutions (ICS). But a closer look at the relationship between Securus and ICS may raise serious anti-trust concerns that will cost incarcerated people and their support networks much more.