Federal Inmate Text Messaging

Technology is a constant part of our lives, even prisons and jails are beginning to embrace new ways of communicating with family and friends. One of these innovations is federal inmate text messaging. Inmates can send messages to their loved ones using a special device that resembles an ordinary cellphone. It costs 10 cents for each message and has a 160-character limit. It is easy to use by loved ones who wish to communicate with incarcerated relatives.

The devices, also known as chirping devices (or chirping devices) are not able to allow prisoners to download apps, take pictures, make phone or internet calls or browse the internet. They also can't use stickers or Emojis. The device doesn't need pre-approval or phone minutes.

On the ConnectNetwork website, users can buy credits to send messages. The prices for the messages are based on the state and facility. Log into ConnectNetwork to check the rates currently in effect. Go to the messaging page of the person you would like to reach.

Prisoners can respond to messages either by handwriting an answer or responding electronically. Corbot can also be used to purchase books. Corbot's Amazon feature allows inmates to search by author or title and then search for an all-text version.

While the ability to text can be helpful however, it is important to remember that federal inmates are subject to strict security measures. Users of the service must be alert to their surroundings and should not share anything too personal such as an address or a phone number or address with an inmate. They should also stay away from inmates who are not federal inmate text messages approved to participate in the program.