How to set up a phone to receive inmate calls
I have a cell phone thats in my mothers name, shes willing to help me set it up so my inmate can call me when he gets to prison and they allow him to call me. How do we set up the cell phone to allow calls?
Nahomi Diaz
We would be happy to help you set it up, call 866-966-7100.
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We would be happy to help you set it up, call 866-966-7100.
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Accepted Answer Date Created: August 22,2016
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