Federal Inmate Text Messaging

As technology filters into every part of our lives, jails and prisons have begun to adopt new ways to communicate with family and friends. One such innovation is the federal inmate text messaging. Inmates can send messages to family members using a device that resembles an ordinary cellphone. It costs 10 cents per message and has a limit of 160 characters. The device is simple for loved ones who want to contact their detained family members.

The devices, referred to as chirping devices (or chirping devices), do not allow prisoners to download apps, take photographs and make calls on the phone or via internet or browse the internet. Also, they aren't allowed to use stickers or emojis. The device doesn't need pre-approval or phone minutes.

On the ConnectNetwork website, users can purchase credits to send messages. Prices for messages differ by state and facility. Sign in to ConnectNetwork to view the current rates. Go to the message page of the person you would like to contact.

Prisoners can respond to messages either by handwriting the response or by responding electronically. Corbot can also be used to buy books. Corbot also has an Amazon feature that allows inmates to search for books by title or author, and then look-up an all-text version of the book.

While the capability to text is beneficial however, it is important to remember that federal inmates are subject to strict security measures. Those who use the service must be conscious of their surroundings and avoid sharing any personal information such as an address or contactmeasap.com phone number, with an inmate. It is also recommended to avoid inmates who have not been accepted to be part of this program.