A 1994 law required carriers to upgrade their equipment so they could comply with wiretapping orders. It took until 2006 for the FCC to rule the government didn't have to pay for the upgrades. The Justice suit alleges Sprint charged for them anyhow from 2007 to 2010.
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Wednesday, March 05, 2014
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The Justice Department is suing Sprint Communications for $63 million. Prosecutors say Sprint overcharged agencies $21 million for court-ordered wiretaps. Justice is seeking treble damages. The suit alleges Sprint bilked the FBI, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms and other agencies.
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