Federal Inmate Text Messaging

As technology filters into every aspect of our lives, prisons and jails are beginning to explore new ways of communicating with family and friends. One of these innovations is federal inmate text messaging. Inmates can send messages to loved ones via a special device that resembles an ordinary cellphone. The device costs 10 cents for each message, and the maximum character limit is 160. Using the device is easy for family members who wish 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 photographs and make calls on the phone or via internet or access the internet. Additionally, they aren't allowed to use stickers or emojis. The device does not require any phone minutes or pre-approvals.

On the ConnectNetwork site, users can purchase credits to send messages. The prices for the messages are based on the state and facility. Sign in to ConnectNetwork to see the current rates. Go to the messaging page of the person you would like to contact.

Prisoners can respond to messages by sending back an unwritten response or replying electronically. contactmeasap.com They can also use the device to buy books. Corbot's Amazon feature lets inmates search by author or title and then search for an all-text version.

While the ability to text can be beneficial, it is important to keep in mind that federal prisoners are subject to strict security measures. Users of the service should be alert to their surroundings and should not share any information that is personal, such as an address or a phone number or address with an inmate. They should also stay away from inmates who are not authorized to be part of the program.