As technology is becoming a regular aspect of our lives, prisons and jails are beginning to adopt new ways to communicate with family and friends. One such example is federal inmate text messaging. Inmates can send messages to their loved ones via a special contactmeasap.com device that resembles an unrefined cellphone. The device costs 10 cents each message and the maximum character limit is 160 characters. The device is simple for family members who wish to communicate with their incarcerated family members.

The devices, also referred to as chirping devices (or chirping devices), do not allow prisoners to download apps, take pictures, make calls on the phone or via internet or access the internet. They also can't use stickers or emoticons. The device doesn't require pre-approval or phone minutes.

On the ConnectNetwork site, users can buy credits to send messages. The cost of messages differ by state and facility. To check the current rates, sign into ConnectNetwork and go to the messaging page for the person in custody you wish to communicate with.

Prisoners can respond to messages either by handwriting the response or by responding electronically. They can also make use of the device to purchase books. Corbot's Amazon feature allows prisoners to search by author or title and then search for an all-text version.

While the possibility of texting can be beneficial, it is important to keep in mind that federal prisoners are subject to strict security measures. Users of the service should always remain alert to their surroundings and should not share anything too personal like an address or phone number or address with an inmate. They should also stay away from inmates who have not authorised to take part in the program.