What does Prison Calls Do?
Prison Calls reduces the call cost from a UK prison to your mobile. This means that instead of a prisoner being charged the mobile rate for a call, they will only be charged the cost of calling a landline rate.
This helps the prisoners keep in touch with you by making their phone credit go further meaning you have more talk time on the phone. Rather than waiting by a landline all day to receive a call from your loved one, you can now be mobile and still speak to your loved one.
Is Prison Calls associated with the HMP Prison Service?
Prison Calls is not associated with the HMP Prison Service. We are a private limited company.
How does It work?
A dedicated landline number is assigned to you mobile number. Once the landline number is approved by the prison, the prisoner can contact you on your mobile.
Why do you need a landline number?
Calls to landline numbers are cheaper than calls to a mobile. Estimates suggest that to call a mobile from inside a prison can cost as much as 50p + per minute (this can increase depending on what time of day you call). However, to call a landline, calls can cost as little as 10p a minute.
What will the prisoner be charged once using PrisonCalls Service?
The prisoner will be charged the prison landline rate..
How long does it take for numbers to be activated?
You will receive an email from us to let you know your landline number is activated and ready to use.This can take up to 24 hours during a working week. You then need to pass the landline number to the prisoner to add onto their PIN list. Once accepted by the prison, the prisoner can use the landline number
What happens if I move to another Prison?
The numbers stay with you, so you can, therefore, take these to a different prison. The number is your friends or family members and will be theirs for as long as they have a PrisonCall membership.
Am I breaking any rules or regulations?
No. PrisonCalls telephone numbers are connected to one allocated destination. This is the same as BT connecting to your home address. This confirms with NOMs guidelines and the service does not pose a security risk to the prison service and does not affect the way the prison conducts the security checks by monitoring or recording calls. All prison services carry out their rules and regulation as per normal.
Are the minutes Free?
The minutes are inclusive of the plan you select. For example: if you purchase 1000 minutes you. You will receive 1000 minutes at the landline rate.
Can I change my plan?
Yes, you can just call 0800 061 4155 and we can adjust your plan to suit your needs.
What happens if I change my mobile telephone number?
No problem simply send an e-mail or call us on 0800 061 4155 and we will change this for you.
Is my personal Data protected?
PrisonCalls Limited is registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office Under Registration Reference ZA352013.
I am still unsure how it works?
Call us on 0800 061 4155 between 9:30am - 5pm, Monday to Friday, and we will be more than happy to answer any questions you may have.
