How Much Do Jail and Prison Calls Cost

The cost of calls from jail or prison depends on several factors including the facility, the phone carrier contracted by that facility, and the distance between the facility and the number being called.

Most facilities use contracted phone carriers such as Securus, GTL, or ICSolutions. Rates vary by carrier and by facility but typically fall somewhere between $0.06 and $0.21 per minute for domestic calls.

Historically, the biggest factor affecting your rate was distance. Local numbers cost less than long-distance numbers. That is still true at many facilities but not all. Some carriers have changed their pricing structures in ways that make the relationship between distance and rate less predictable than it once was.

This is why InmateAid reviews every situation individually rather than making blanket promises about savings. We check the current rate structure for your specific facility and your specific number before issuing a discount line. If we can save you money, we will. If we cannot, we issue a full refund. There is no guesswork and no risk.

To find out what calls are costing you and whether we can reduce that rate visit InmateAid's discount calls page and we will check it for you directly.

Your inmate must always initiate the call from inside the facility. You cannot call them directly.