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Telephones

Interview with Jorge and Laura

JM: Did you have regular access to telephones?
Jorge: Yes but it was collect only
Laura: Yes. They sucked. Some worked really well. Some you could barely hear on. Unless you know peoples landline phone numbers or knew people that have globeltel on their cell phones you couldn't really call many people. So plan ahead before you go, write down the important numbers that you need.

JM: What types of charges applied for calling people? How much money would you guess the average inmate spends per week on phone calls?
Jorge: I think it was something like $2.50 a minute
Laura: Don't know I didnt pay the bill.

JM: Did you need to buy phone cards to call out?
Jorge: No you just pick up the phone and dial the number and then an operator comes on and asks you your name
Laura: You couldn't when I was there.

JM: Did the jail screen your calls?
Jorge: I'm sure they did but I cant really prove it.
Laura: I don't know.