Federal Inmate Text Messaging

As technology filters into every aspect of our lives, even prisons and jails have begun to embrace new ways to communicate with family and friends. Inmate texting in the federal prison is one of these innovations. Inmates can send messages to loved ones using a special device, which looks like an ordinary cellphone. It costs 10 cents for each message and has a 160-character limit. It is easy to use for loved ones who wish to communicate with relatives who are in prison.

The devices, referred to as chirping devices (or chirping devices) are not able to allow prisoners to download apps, take photos, make calls via phone or internet, or use the internet. They also can't make use of stickers or emojis. The device doesn't require pre-approval or phone minutes.

On the ConnectNetwork website, users can purchase credits to send messages. The cost of messages are based on the state and facility. To check the current rates, log inmate texting into ConnectNetwork and then go to the page for messaging for the person in custody you want to communicate with.

Prisoners can respond to messages by sending back a handwritten response or by responding electronically. Corbot can also be used to purchase books. Corbot comes with an Amazon feature that allows inmates 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 measures. Users of the service are advised to remain aware of their surroundings at all times and to not disclose any personal information, including the number of a phone or address, to an inmate. They should also stay away from inmates who have not authorized to be part of the program.