Does InmateAid Discount Phone Work at Northern State Prison?

Northern State Prison uses GTL as their phone carrier, which is the same provider used across New Jersey Department of Corrections facilities statewide.

InmateAid's discount phone service works by providing a local phone number that forces the prison's carrier to bill the call at local rates rather than long distance rates. That difference is where the savings come from, typically more than $10 per call at facilities where long distance rates apply.

However, the NJDOC system is structured differently. New Jersey has standardized call pricing across all of its state facilities, meaning calls are billed at the same rate regardless of whether the number dialed is local or long distance. Because the rate does not change based on distance, a local InmateAid number would not produce any savings at Northern State Prison or other NJDOC facilities.

If your family member is at a New Jersey state facility, the discount phone service is not the right tool for this situation. The most practical options are to use GTL's standard prepaid system and manage costs by monitoring usage, or to look into whether GTL offers any discounted rate plans directly through their platform.

We appreciate you reaching out and hope your family member comes home soon.