What app do you use to FaceTime inmates?

With the GettingOut Visits app, it's easy to visit anytime, anywhere from your mobile device! IT'S A VIDEO CALL: Remote video visits are an easy, instant way to connect with your incarcerated friend or loved one. This service will allow you to make a video call to an inmate, just like Skype or FaceTime.


How do you FaceTime jail?

How It Works
  1. Check to see if your inmate's facility offers video visitation.
  2. If video visitation is offered at the facility, go to www.gtlvisitme.com. ...
  3. Select the facility where your loved one is located.
  4. Search for your inmate, and add them.
  5. Click “Schedule” to begin the scheduling process.


What app is used for inmates?

The JPay App is the easiest way to stay connected and support your incarcerated individual. JPay allows you to quickly send money to a trust account, send and receive Emails, photos, eCards and Videograms. Purchase a tablet for your contact and fund their media account.


How does the GettingOut app work for inmates?

Our restricted, secure internal messaging system is a contained area where you can send private messages to your loved one or friend. You must be signed into your GO (GettingOut) account to send and receive internal messages. The inmate receives internal messages the next time they sign in to the system.

Does the GettingOut app cost money?

Download our FREE mobile apps!

Stay connected on the GO!


How to Schedule a First Time Visit on GettingOut.com



Is GTL and ConnectNetwork the same?

ConnectNetwork is part of GTL, the corrections industry's most trusted technological solution provider. We make it easy and convenient for you to communicate with and support inmates at a facility—whether you're looking to: receive phone calls. send messages.

Can you use GTL visitation on iPhone?

Visitation may be scheduled on an iPhone or iPad device, however, Visitation may NOT be conducted via an iPhone or iPad device. Effective July 1, 2022, Face-to-Face Visitation will begin at 8:00 a.m. and end at 4:45 p.m. on Saturday, Sunday and state holidays.

How do I put time on my phone for inmates to call?

Prepaid calling works by placing money on your phone number so that when your incarcerated loved one calls you, the funds are deducted from the balance on your prepaid account.
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Inmate Telephone System
  1. Online – www.ConnectNetwork.com.
  2. Mobile App – Google Play Store / Apple App Store.
  3. Automated Phone System – (866) 732-9098.


What is Telmate used for?

Telmate Tablets are an effective inmate behavior modification tool for decreasing stress and violence, and helping facilities gain operational efficiencies by using an automated, paperless inmate requests, grievances, crime tips and PREA system.

How to do a video visit on GettingOut?

Follow these steps to start an on-demand visit:
  1. Go to www.visit.telmate.com. Login to your account.
  2. Click the “Visit” link in the “Quick Links” section on the left.
  3. Click the person you'd like to visit with.
  4. Click on “Visit Now” in the “online” section.
  5. If inmate is available, the visit will start shortly.


What is the best phone service for inmates?

AdvancePay® is ConnectNetwork™'s fastest and most convenient phone service connecting friends and family members to inmates. It's simple. When you create an AdvancePay account, you're creating a prepaid collect calling service that allows an inmate to call your phone number using deposited funds.


How do inmates use TikTok?

“Prison TikTok” has become a popular “category” on TikTok where those who are incarcerated are sharing videos from inside correctional facilities. Knowing that incarcerated individuals are posting videos on TikTok while confined highlights how they are in control of the content that they share on this platform.

What's the app to send inmates pictures?

Sending pictures to an incarcerated loved one takes time and effort, which is why this mother-son duo created Pelipost: The Photos-to-Prison App®. This easy to use mobile app allows you to send pictures with a click of a button – Pelipost does the rest.

Can prisoners use FaceTime?

Mainstream video-calling services like Skype and FaceTime are free, of course, but they're rarely available to inmates. One reason that the video-calling services in jails cost money is that the companies providing the software also typically provide hardware, which are generally locked-down touchscreen kiosks.


How can I video call someone?

Start a video or voice call
  1. Open the Google Duo app .
  2. At the top, search contacts or dial a number.
  3. Tap the contact or number to call.
  4. Choose an option: To make a video call, tap Call. To make an audio-only call, tap Voice call .


Can you use JPay for phone calls?

JPay Prepaid Phone Time is an easy way to prepay for phone calls with inmates. This new service is only available in certain states. If you don't see a Phone Time option once you log in, then your inmates are currently unable to receive JPay Prepaid Phone Time. JPay also knows where an inmate is housed at all times.

Is GTL the same as JPAY?

GTL is the service provider for families with loved ones inside a Department of Correction Facility.


How does the GTL app work?

Using the app, you can create a ConnectNetwork account, manage your account information, make deposits into various accounts, send messages, photos and videos to your loved ones, take advantage of Walk-In-Retail (Pay by cash) as an alternative to using a credit card. Our features are based on the facility.

Is GTL the same as Telmate?

AUGUST 1, 2017 SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Today Telmate, a leader in correctional technology, announced its acquisition by GTL, a leader in the fields of inmate communications and government payment services.

How do I set up my cell phone to receive calls from jail?

Collect Calls From Jail

Most wireless phone service providers don't accept collect calls, meaning you have to sign up with a third party company to receive calls from jail on your cell phone. IC Solutions, Securus Technologies and Global Tel Link all offer this service.


Is Securus free?

Securus Video Connect®, is a fully web-based visual communication system that allows friends, family members, attorneys, and public officials to schedule and participate in video sessions with an incarcerated individual – from anywhere with internet access using the free Securus app, computer or tablet.

How long can you talk on the phone to a prisoner?

Call limitations vary depending on the prison's house rule, but calls are typically limited to 15 minutes each, and inmates must wait thirty minutes before being allowed to make another call. Calls are recorded and monitored by the prison's staff. Phone credits are typically accessed via an inmate account card.

Can you do a JPay video visit on your phone?

You must have internet service, a webcam with a headset or speakers and a microphone to participate in a JPay Video Connect session, or a smartphone with the same functionality.


How do I set up a GTL account with my phone?

The system is completely automated and can be accessed by calling 1-800-483-8314. Family members and friends of inmates are given the option of setting up prepaid calling accounts using credit cards, checks, money orders or Western Union.

How do I connect my iPhone to JPay video?

On the JPay home page, click Video Connect on the navigation menu,
  1. On the Video Sessions page, click Start Video Session Now! in the video session box of the session you want to join.
  2. A banner will appear briefly as the video client starts up.
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