Does discount phone service work in county jails

Yes, the discount phone service works in most county detention facilities, as long as the jail allows outgoing calls through a standard phone provider.

Here is how it works:

• You are assigned a local phone number that matches the jail’s area
• Your inmate calls that number as a local call instead of long distance
• The call is then routed to your actual phone

What you still pay for:

• The jail’s phone provider will still charge for the call connection
• You will need to have an account set up with that provider

Where the savings come from:

• Local calls are much cheaper than long distance
• The difference in rates is where you save money

Important notes:

• It works with most facilities, but not every single one
• You still need to follow that jail’s phone system rules
• The service reduces cost, it does not replace the jail’s provider

If your inmate is in a county jail, this setup is often one of the easiest ways to lower the cost of staying in touch.