Federal Inmate Text Messaging

Technology is a constant part of our lives, even prisons and jails are beginning to adopt new ways to communicate with family and friends. One such innovation is federal inmate text messaging. Prisoners can send messages to loved ones using a device that looks like an ordinary cellphone. It costs 10 cents per message and has a 160-character limit. The device is simple for family members who wish to stay in touch with their imprisoned text inmate family members.

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

On the ConnectNetwork website, users can buy credits to send messages. The cost of messages vary by state and facility. To check the current rates, log in to ConnectNetwork and go to the messaging page for the person in custody you want to talk to.

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

It is essential to keep in mind that federal prisoners are subject to strict security procedures. Users of the service should be aware of their surroundings and not share any information that is personal such as an address or a phone number that they have with inmates. They should also stay away from inmates who are not authorised to take part in the program.