Are local numbers cheaper for inmate calls

If you change your cell number to a 913 area code, which is local to Leavenworth Detention Center, the calls are typically treated as local rather than long distance. That can make a noticeable difference in the cost per call, depending on the phone provider used by the facility.

In most correctional systems, call pricing is based on whether the number being dialed is local or long distance. Having a local number can reduce the per-minute rate and help stretch the available funds further.

As for the best way to pay for calls, it is usually more cost-effective for the inmate to have funds in their phone account rather than relying on collect calls or adding money directly to your personal phone line. When the inmate controls the account, they can place calls at the facility’s standard rates, which are often lower than collect call charges.

You can send money directly to the inmate’s phone account through approved services such as Western Union. Once funded, your inmate can call you using those funds at the lower rate.

If you are looking to reduce costs even further, services like InmateAid offer discounted calling options that can help bring the price down compared to standard rates.