Federal Inmate Text Messaging Federal Inmate Text Messaging

Technology is a constant aspect of our secure jail texting lives, even prisons and jails are beginning to explore new ways to communicate with family and friends. Inmate texting is one such innovation. Inmates can send messages to loved ones via a special device, which looks like a dumbed down cellphone. It costs just 10 cents per message and has a 160-character limit. It is easy to use by loved ones who want to contact relatives who are in prison.

The devices, also known as chirping devices (or chirping devices) do not permit prisoners to download apps, take photos, make calls on the phone or via internet or browse the internet. Also, they can't use stickers or Emojis. The device doesn't need any phone minutes or pre-approvals.

Users who send messages can purchase credits on the ConnectNetwork website. Prices for messages vary depending on the state and the facility. Sign in to ConnectNetwork to check the rates currently in effect. Go to the page for messaging of the person you wish to contact.

Prisoners can respond to messages by sending back an unwritten response or responding electronically. The device can be used to purchase books. Corbot has an Amazon feature that allows prisoners to search for books based on title or author, and then look-up an all-text version of the book.

It is crucial to remember that federal prisoners are subject to strict security protocols. Users of the service are advised to stay aware of their surroundings at all times and not divulge any personal information, like the number of a phone or address to a prisoner. They should also stay clear from inmates who are not authorized to be part of the program.