Are inmates allowed to call cellphones?
Are you able to call my cell number 559-xxx-xxxx ?
Christina Schoenauer
In most cases, inmates may call cellphones.
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In most cases, inmates may call cellphones. The rules are created for the and by the prison phone companies, they have a government contract making them the only service you may use. As you'd expect, the rates are pretty expensive. InmateAid has a discount telephone service that can save 90% off some inmate calls. Send us the name of the facility and we will give you an honest estimate whether we can help save you money, too.
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Accepted Answer Date Created: May 22,2016
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Last reviewed May 2016.