How Hard Is It for Inmates to Make Phone Calls in Prison?
what time do you guys get to use the phone until is it hard to get a phone call
Cassandra Nanco
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Phone access in prison is generally manageable.
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Phone access in prison is generally manageable. Phones are busiest first thing in the morning and before lights out. Most calls are limited to 15 minutes, so even during peak times the line moves steadily and inmates typically get their turn without much difficulty.
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Accepted Answer Date Created: April 03,2021
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