Can My Boyfriend Call Me in England From a PA Jail?

Most US jails do allow international calls, but whether a specific facility has that option enabled depends on the phone service provider contracted at that jail. The majority of facilities use providers like Securus, GTL, or ICSolutions, and most of those platforms support international calling. The catch is the cost. International rates through prison phone systems are steep, often significantly higher than what you would pay through a standard international carrier.

One practical way around the cost problem is InmateAid's phone forwarding service. Rather than having him dial an international number directly from the jail, InmateAid can provide a US-based forwarding number that routes the call to your phone in England. He dials a domestic number, which is far cheaper, and the call connects to you internationally on your end. It is one of the more useful tools for families dealing with exactly this situation.

To get started, contact InmateAid with the facility name and your number in England and they can give you an honest estimate of what the forwarding setup would cost compared to direct international dialing before you commit to anything.