Federal Inmate Text Messaging

As technology filters into every aspect of our lives, even jails and prisons have begun to embrace new ways to communicate with family and friends. Inmate texting is one of these innovations. Prisoners can send messages to family members through a special device that looks like an unrefined cellphone. The device costs 10 cents each message and the maximum characters limit is 160 characters. Using the device is easy for family members federal inmate text messages who wish to stay in touch with their imprisoned family members.

The devices, also referred to as chirping devices (or chirping devices) are not able to allow prisoners to download apps, take photographs, make phone or internet calls, or use the internet. Also, they aren't allowed to use emojis or stickers. The device doesn't require pre-approval or phone minutes.

On the ConnectNetwork site, users are able to purchase credits to send messages. The cost of messages vary by state and facility. Sign in to ConnectNetwork to view the current rates. Go to the messaging page of the person you would like to contact.

Prisoners can respond to messages by sending with a handwritten reply or replying electronically. They can also use the device to buy books. Corbot has an Amazon feature that allows prisoners to search for books by title or author, and then find an all-text version of the book.

It is important to keep in mind that federal prisoners are subject to strict security protocols. Users of the service are advised to stay aware of their surroundings throughout the day and to not give out any personal information, like an address or phone number to an inmate. They should also stay away from inmates who are not authorized to be part of the program.