Reviewed on: October 07,2015
Inmate Phone Calls

Does the discount telephone service actually work when they are in county jail?

Absolutely.
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Answered by a former federal inmate · 14+ years advising families
✓ Verified answer April 05,2015 · Inmate Phone Calls
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Absolutely. It does not replace any phone carrier that is in place at the county jail, it makes their calls cheaper by making the inmate's outbound call a local call. There is a big price difference between local and long distance pricing dialing out of a county jail. If your number is not local, email us the name of the jail and your phone number. We will run a diagnostic on the computer to see if there is enough of a distance to create savings for you.
Accepted Answer Date Created: April 05,2015
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About this answer: This response was prepared by InmateAid’s editorial team in consultation with former inmates who have direct experience with the federal correctional system. InmateAid has served families of the incarcerated since 2012. This is general information only — not legal advice. Last reviewed October 2015.