How do jail phone cards work?
How do jail phone cards work?
As soon as the phone card is purchase for the inmate, it is delivered to them via PIN number. This PIN number is only available for them to see when they log into a kiosk using their smart card. This instant delivery system cuts out every middle man possible and delivers the cards directly to the inmates upon purchase.
How much are the calls from jail?
Currently, interstate (long distance) prison and phone rates are capped at $. 21/minute for debit and prepaid calls, and $. 25/minute for collect calls. Intrastate prison and phones rates are currently unregulated by the FCC, resulting in extremely high rates at county jails.
How much do phone cards cost in jail?
In jails, the cost of a debit/prepaid call will fall to $0.14/minute to $0.22/minute, depending on the size of the jail. (Traditional collect calls will initially be higher and then, over a two-year period, fall to the $0.14-$0.22/minute level.)
How much are collect calls from inmates?
In most jails, the rates range from $0.14 to $0.22 per minute. Securus, one of the most popular phone systems jails and prisons work with, offers a rate calculator on their official website to offer you an idea of what you may pay to receive a phone call.
Can prepaid phones receive jail calls?
You can receive calls from an inmate in jail on a cell phone by registering with one of the inmate telephone access companies and setting up a prepaid calling account. The process is relatively simple, and gives inmates a way to communicate with the outside world beyond scheduled visits.
How can you purchase an inmate phone card?
You can purchase Inmate Phone Cards by clicking https://manage.reliancetelephone.com/customer/buycards.php. To make payments online, you must first request a link to your PrePaid Collect Call account to enable this exclusive Reliance Telephone, Inc feature.
How can I talk to an inmate for free?
The best way to search for inmates for free is www.inmatetalks.com. Just click on the state where you want to search. You can search by their inmate ID number or by first and last name. During a lock-down inmates are not allowed to use telephones.