Reviewed on: April 28,2026
Inmate Phone Calls

What Do I Do if I Change My Phone Number and Use InmateAid?

I was curious about the forwarding phone number. I had to get a new phone service provider. So is it possible to change my number so i can still receive calls through this service?

Yes.
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Answered by a former federal inmate · 14+ years advising families
✓ Verified answer June 01,2022 · Inmate Phone Calls
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Yes. The forwarding number on your InmateAid account points calls to whatever phone number you designate, and that number can be updated when your situation changes. Email aid@inmateaid.com with your account details and the new number you want calls forwarded to, and the team will make the change.

This is worth doing promptly. If the forwarding number on file is no longer active, calls from your inmate will not connect and he will not know why. Updating the number quickly avoids that gap and keeps the communication uninterrupted.

Accepted Answer Date Created: June 01,2022
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About this answer: This response was prepared by InmateAid’s editorial team in consultation with former inmates who have direct experience with the federal correctional system. InmateAid has served families of the incarcerated since 2012. This is general information only — not legal advice. Last reviewed April 2026.