FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 
                                   WASHINGTON 

        
OFFICE OF THE 
  CHAIRWOMAN                                  June 15, 2023 
   
  The Honorable Gus Bilirakis  
  U.S. House of Representatives  
  2354 Rayburn House Office Building  
  Washington, DC 20515  

  Dear Representative Bilirakis: 

        Thank you for your letter on behalf of Detection Innovation Group (DI Group) asking 
  that we consider the DI Group’s pending request (Request).  As you note, the DI Group filed the 
  Request in the Commission’s existing rulemaking proceeding, GN Docket No. 13-111, regarding 
  the promotion of technological solutions to combat contraband wireless device use in 
  correctional facilities.  In the Request, the DI Group seeks a rulemaking and determination of its 
  iLink system used to detect and disable contraband cellphones.   

        The Commission remains committed to identifying technologies to help combat the 
  illegal use of wireless devices in correctional facilities that endanger prison employees, other 
  incarcerated persons, and members of the public.  In 2021, the Commission adopted rules 
  requiring wireless providers to disable contraband devices detected in correctional facilities upon 
  satisfaction of certain criteria and sought further comment on other technological solutions.  The 
  Wireless Telecommunications Bureau (Bureau) is currently accepting and evaluating 
  applications to certify contraband interdiction systems to ultimately be used to submit requests to 
  disable contraband wireless devices.  To date, the Bureau has received and found acceptable for 
  filing five separate applications seeking certification of contraband interdiction systems for 
  purposes of such disabling consistent with the Commission’s rules.  On March 24, 2023, the 
  Bureau sought comment on each of the filings submitted, respectively, by: CellBlox 
  Acquisitions, LLC; ShawnTech Communications, Inc.; Tecore Networks; SOC, LLC; and 
  OmniProphis Corporation. 

        I have asked the Bureau to place your letter in the docket so that it becomes part of the 
  official record and is visible to all stakeholders in this proceeding.  I hope this information is 
  helpful.  Please let me know if you have any additional questions.    

                                      Sincerely, 

                                                                      
                                      Jessica Rosenworcel