Inmate Telephone System
What can an inmate telephone system do?
An inmate telephone system has the features of a standard telephone system, but adds the following telephone system features:
- Live phone call monitoring and recording
- Call number blocking (example: blocked calls to cell phones)
- Red flag telephone call alerting - can set up alerts to staff based on calls certain numbers
- Call disconnection and emergency remote inmate telephone system shutdown - riot protection
- Free calls to legal counsel, crises hotlines and public defenders
- Local and international calling
To maintain healthy inmate relationships and increase rehabilitation success, a new generation of internet based inmate telephone systems,
including video conferencing systems, are in development. Many of these technologies are already available for institutions to adopt.
To learn more about the capabilities of Inmate Telephone Systems, check out our article: Inside Inmate Telephone Systems and don't miss
inmate telephone system history
What are my options to make phone calls from an inmate telephone system?
Making phone calls from jail using an inmate telephone system is similar to using a standard pay telephone. The cost of inmate phone calls is usually set by the jail
taking into account maintenance and operation of the phone system. There are few options available to inmates such as:
Prepaid Inmate System Phone Cards - These phone cards are valid for certain prison systems. They are usually purchased at the jail and are cheaper then collect calling.
Inmate System Debit Phone Cards - Available for some prisons systems, you do not have to prepay for these telephone cards, they are billed after use.
Collect Calling - Collect calls are the most common option for inmates. Collect calls are phone calls billed to the caller. These are expensive and a prepaid or debit phone card is a cheaper alternative.
Standard Phone Card - Some jails allow the usage of standard phone cards. This is unusual but can be found in some prisons and detention centers
If you are interested in making calls from prison, don't miss our article, inmate phone calls.
You may also be interested in learning about Three Way Calling and Call Detection and Avoiding False Three Way Call Detection
Inmate Telephone System Providers
There are many inmate telephone system providers. For your benefit, I have created a list of some popular inmate telephone service providers.
Many more inmate telephone system providers exist. Please check with the specific prison to find which system they are using.
- CBS - Correctional Billing Services
- Offender Connect - Formerly ITI Inmate Telephone & Inmate Banker
- Pay-Tel Communications
- Global Tel Link
Read our list of inmate telephone system suppliers and don't miss our list of suppliers of inmate telephone equipment
If you would like your company listed or a link to your website, please contact us
How can I lower the cost of phone service from prison?
I get asked this question often -- the answer depends on your situation. A phone card is most often the cheapest option.
Using standard phone cards allow inmates to take advantage of great telephone system rates, but is not always an option.
Here is a list of my favorite phone card providers with great local and international rates on service.
$0.005
| Phone Shark
This Card Is Instant
This card shows up on your screen right after you pay for it, so that you can use it instantly. You also get a copy emailed to you and you can return to the site at any time and get it if you lose it.
You can actually get one of these phone cards for free to try out if you like. Then, you can pay to have it recharged anytime your funds get low.
 | $0.006
| Speedypin.com
This card is only 6/10ths of a cent per minute. It's hard to beat those kinds of rates with a stick. LOL
Sign up for an account today, you'll be glad you did.
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