AdvancePay® is ConnectNetwork™’s fastest and most convenient phone service connecting friends and family members to inmates. It’s simple. When you create an AdvancePay account, you’re creating a prepaid collect calling service that allows an inmate to call your phone number using deposited funds.

The FCC is working to rein in excessive rates and egregious fees on phone and video calls paid by families trying to stay in touch with loved ones serving time in jail or prison.

Direct Bill allows you to receive calls from incarcerated individuals and have the call charges billed directly to you monthly. This account is best suited for attorneys, bail bondsmen, and friends & family of long-stay incarcerated individuals. A credit check is required to qualify.

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In August 2020, the personal information of thousands of Telmate users was exposed and accessed by unknown attackers. This included names, contact information, driver’s license numbers, passport numbers, Social Security numbers, payment card and financial account information, personal messages, and grievance forms.

NCIC Correctional Services include Inmate Calling, Inmate Video Visits, Inmate Messaging, and rehabilitation courses. Add funds to a phone number or inmate phone account to stay connected with your loved one or friend by visiting ncic.com or call 800-943-2189.

Mar 21, 2025 · For decades, the cost of making a phone call from jail or prison has been disproportionately high, turning a basic right to family connection into a financial hardship for millions of American households. Unlike free-world telecommunications, where competition drives down prices and consumer protections are in place, incarcerated individuals ...

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Federal inmates rely on approved phone services to connect with family, friends, and attorneys. The Federal Bureau of Prisons maintains strict oversight, with all inmate calls monitored (except privileged calls to legal counsel). Inmates use a prepaid phone system to make calls, ensuring that communication remains controlled and secure.

Each phone call made from an inmate to an outside source is recorded for safety and security purposes. The only exception to these recorded calls are the arranged calls between the inmates and their attorneys.