Federal Inmate Text Messaging

As technology is becoming a regular aspect of our lives, prisons and jails are beginning to embrace new ways of communicating with family and friends. Inmate texting is one such innovation. Inmates can send messages to loved ones via a special device that looks like a dumbed-down cellphone. It costs 10 cents for each message and has a 160-character limit. Using the device is easy for loved ones who want to communicate with their incarcerated family members.

The devices, also known as chirping devices (or chirping devices) are not able to allow prisoners to download apps, take photos, make calls on the phone or via internet, or use the internet. They also can't use emojis or stickers. The federal inmate text messages device doesn't require pre-approval or phone minutes.

On the ConnectNetwork website, users can buy credits to send messages. Prices for messages differ based on the state and the facility. To view the current rates, sign in to ConnectNetwork and go to the page for messaging for the person in custody you wish to communicate with.

Inmates can reply to messages by writing a response or by responding electronically. The device can also be used to buy books. Corbot also has an Amazon feature that allows inmates to search for books based on title or author, and then look-up an all-text version of the book.

It is important to keep in mind that federal prisoners are subject to strict security measures. Users of the service should be aware of their surroundings and not share anything too personal like an address or phone number or address with an inmate. They should also stay away from any inmates who are not authorized to be part of the program.