Reviewed on: October 07,2015
Inmate Phone Calls

What's the best why to help an inmate call family members ...not just one

If your inmate calls are routing through a long distance number to you, the VERY best way is to get a line that is matched to the rate center of the prison.
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Answered by a former federal inmate · 14+ years advising families
✓ Verified answer February 21,2015 · Inmate Phone Calls
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If your inmate calls are routing through a long distance number to you, the VERY best way is to get a line that is matched to the rate center of the prison. The prison phone companies normally charge much higher rates for long distance calls versus local calls. We can get a better rate through this matching process. Our fee is $19.95 which is covered by the savings in about 4-5 calls in most cases. Depending on the number of times that your inmate calls you in a month will determine whether this service is beneficial to you. There are no contracts or long term commitments, just a straight-forward way to beat high priced phone calls.
Accepted Answer Date Created: February 21,2015
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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 October 2015.