Federal Inmate Text Messaging

As technology is becoming a regular part of our lives, jails and prisons have begun to adopt new ways to communicate with family and friends. Federal inmate texting is one of these innovations. Inmates can send messages to loved ones via a special device that resembles a dumbed down cellphone. It costs just 10 cents per message and has a 160-character limit. It is a simple device for family members who wish to contact their detained family members.

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

On the ConnectNetwork site, users are able to buy credits to send messages. The cost of messages are based on the state and facility. To check the current rates, sign in to ConnectNetwork and then go to the page for messaging for the person in custody you wish to contact.

Inmates can respond to the messages by sending back an unwritten response or responding electronically. They can also use the device to buy books. Corbot's Amazon feature allows prisoners to search for titles or authors and then look up an all-text version.

It is important to remember that federal prisoners are subject to strict security protocols. Anyone who uses the federal inmate text messages service should be alert to their surroundings and should not share anything too personal like an address or phone number that they have with inmates. It is also recommended to avoid inmates who haven't been authorized to take part in this program.