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Inmate Phone Calls

How to Get Cheaper Calls From an Inmate at the Lexington Facility

Hello my name is theresa and my stepson is in the Lexington facility and i need to know if this service can be used for him to call

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Answered by a former federal inmate · 14+ years advising families
✓ Verified answer October 14,2025 · Inmate Phone Calls
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Hi Theresa. Yes, InmateAid's discount phone service may be able to help you reduce the cost of calls from your stepson at the Lexington facility.

Here is how it works.

The rate you pay per minute depends on the relationship between your current phone number and the number your stepson calls from inside the facility. If your number is already local to the Lexington area you may already be paying the lower rate of around $0.06 per minute.

If your number is considered long distance relative to the facility you are likely paying around $0.21 per minute. In that case InmateAid can issue you a new local number that brings your rate down to $0.06 per minute, saving you $0.15 on every single minute you talk.

On a 15 minute call that is $2.25 saved. If you talk daily that adds up to over $60 a month back in your pocket.

To find out whether we can save you money simply sign up through InmateAid's discount calls page. We will review your situation and if we cannot save you money we will issue a full refund. There is no risk in finding out.

Remember that your stepson must always initiate the call from inside the facility. You cannot call him directly. Once your new number is active he will need to add it to his approved call list through the facility's phone system.

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Accepted Answer Date Created: October 14,2025
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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 March 2026.