Collect call rates from correctional institutions
Ever have a loved one locked up? Ever experience the extreme cost of a single phone call to hear their voice. If so, or even if you haven't signing this may help in reducing the cost of these collect... continue reading »
"I agree that it is punishing those who did nothing wrong in the first place,a couple of months ago our son who is unfortunately in prison called us we didn't know that at the time but found out later it was him. I picked up the phone when it rang there wa"
"Don't feel so bad. My son's father is in prison in Mississippi, and I pay a $10 flat rate just so his son can talk to him."
"My cost as of June 2001 is $19.23 per 15 minute call.!"
"Amen ... Amen "
"The Fort Saskatchewan (medium security) correctional facility in Fort Saskatchewan (alberta) Canada has this same policy. The calls are $1.85 collect."
"I agree the rates are way to high plus I feel the quality of the calls is below the norm...static chatter etc..Also with the constant reminder that "this call is being monitored" constantly interupting ...it's hard to ahve a decent word with your caller "
"Collect calls for inmate families are an undue hardship. "
"I AM IN SUPPORT OF INMATES HAVING THERE OWN CALLING CARDS AT A LOWER COST. LILA "
"I have had to pay collect phone calls to communicate in order to have a fair trial, and i just don't think it is fair to have to pay like you are a criminal even if a person is serving time . I did'nt do anything wrong and making it impossible for people "
"I recieve calls from a friend in prison.He can't call but once a month because of the high cost of the call. "
"My husband is incarcerated at Pelican Bay State Prison, and I have paid enormous phone bills over the years. Even though our calls are now local, I still pay double or triple for a phone call. "
"mci is the worst in california for collect calls! An inmate in pelican bay state prison in crescent city calls home to florida to elderly people at over $19.00 for 15 minutes! The high price you must pay to speak with a loved one behind bars."
"That totally wrong. It is not fair to charge extra! That is discrimation and it has to be stopped! Everyone has the right to fair prices. Or at least the chance to choose their own phone comapny that doesn't take advadage that collect is the only way for "
"This is outrageous"
"my husband is in a ga prison and the collect call cost is16.00 a call he on mental heath i see no way this kick back ga state is getting from mciworld.com helping him i am not rich the higher up in ga gov is no better than the people who took in the enron"
"I whole heartedly agree to this raping of loved ones who have to pay such outragious phone rates to talk with their loved ones locked up in prison. It is a shame that justice departments allow such unwarranted prices to be paid by those who care. There is"
