Reviewed on: March 03,2020
Inmate Phone Calls

Once I have paid for discount phone do I have to do anything else

Yes, you have to set up a pre-paid account with the phone carrier at the facility.
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Answered by a former federal inmate · 14+ years advising families
✓ Verified answer February 19,2020 · Inmate Phone Calls
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Yes, you have to set up a pre-paid account with the phone carrier at the facility. Use the number that we provided onto their service - it is the number that makes the calls 50% cheaper, but they are not free.

Accepted Answer Date Created: February 19,2020
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