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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

I disliked the fact that I have paid for the service and the prisoner my son having to still pay to call me so I am paying both roads which is running expensive

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Highly recommend, i get the platinum bundle at 1000mins for only £22 its really cheap for my partner to ring us and can talk for hours! You can change your bundle according its not a set price so if... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service. Helpful and supportive staff. Emailed with concerns about my new plan. Informed I had purchased wrong plan. My plan was changed immediately - no problems. Quick responses to ema... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

So expensive!!! Have now gone back to my usall landline number that costs me £7.95 a month. Wont be using this JailTele service no more !!!! Cost me around £70-£80 in 1st week the minutes seem like th... See more

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  1. Telecommunications service provider

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JailTele.com provides local phone and FreePhone numbers in United Kingdom to significantly lower the cost of calls from inside the prison. The company aims to be the first and cheapest option on the market.


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TrustScore 3 out of 5

148 reviews

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Wouldn’t waste your money

The number didn’t work when it was getting registered then went off after a week. Worst £20 I have spent wouldn’t have been better sending it in for him to make phone calls

14 September 2022
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Reply from JailTele

Dear Customer, we're sorry to hear the prison did not accept the number.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

The problem is your girlfriend can get…

The problem is your girlfriend can get in touch with inmates behind your back

6 October 2022
Unprompted review
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Reply from JailTele

Thank you for your review. Please note the inmate can add any phone number to the PIN list without your permission and our service doesn't change anything in this manner.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Didn't work my partner in wormwood…

Didn't work my partner in wormwood scrubs said the number was rejected so would like to cancel the subscription

1 September 2022
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Reply from JailTele

Dear Customer, thank you for your review.
Please contact with our support team to get a refund or a different service which is accepted in this particular facility.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Quite expensive for the minutes you get…

Quite expensive for the minutes you get on 0800 numbers

5 September 2022
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Reply from JailTele

Dear Customer,
we can offer better pricing if you use more than 500 minutes a month.
The 0800 numbers are not cheap however it still gives you an option to speak longer with your inmate as they are not being charged to dial 0800 numbers.
Please contact with our support team to get more details.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Still hasn’t been sorted wasted money…

Still hasn’t been sorted wasted money on it not happy at all

8 August 2022
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Reply from JailTele

Thank you for your review. I'm sorry to hear the service didn't work for you as expected. Our support team will contact you to resolve this issue.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Minimum £5 spend

Shouldn’t have a minimum spend of £5 considering emails are free of charge

3 August 2022
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Reply from JailTele

Dear Customer , thank you for your review.
please note we do not have the minimum monthly spend on any of the plans. We do not provide the email service either. JailTele is only providing the phone numbers to let your inmate ring you at low rate.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

This service codes did not work.

This service codes did not work.

I lost my money.

5 July 2022
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Reply from JailTele

Dear Customer,
we're sorry to hear the prison did not accept the number.
I believe you've missed our reply to your email asking whether you wish to change the number or get a refund.
You can't loose money with JailTele!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

The prison doesn’t accept 0800 number…

The prison doesn’t accept 0800 number and I already paid the 15 pound but can’t use it

I sent an email about the situation and got a very quick response with my new number so I was very satisfied with that thank you.

17 June 2022
Unprompted review
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Reply from JailTele

Dear Carol,
we're sorry to hear the prison rejected the 0800 number. Please contact us at your convenience so we will process the refund or offer some alternative solution.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

The number was invalid and never rang

The number was invalid and never rang, complete waste of money

2 June 2022
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Reply from JailTele

Dear Saskia,
we can definitely help you resolve the issue but we have not received any email or phone call from you regarding this.
We will contact you shortly to find the solution.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good service

Good service. Easy to join. Reasonable prices.

10 May 2022
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Reply from JailTele

Thank you for your review. We do believe the good service deserves more than 1 star but the decision is yours :) Have a great day!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Too expensive

2 May 2022
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Reply from JailTele

Dear Customer,
Thank you for your review. Please get in touch with us so we can offer you a better rate if you use more than 500 minutes a month on an 0800 number service.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Dissatisfied customer

Unfortunately, I do not know whether its due to you.
As I was given a curticy call from the prison, though my partner. Upto now, has been unable to use your service.
He only has a few weeks, at the most. Left of his sentence.
I feel that this is less than unexceptable. Not even talking about the unlimited bundle that you offer that is about as useful as a chocolate tea pot. As inmates are unable to use it.
I would therefore ask what steps are to be taken to not only rectify the situation but Compensation.
As, due to this I have not only lost the £15, I have had to send more money, to ensure that my partner can call me but his daughter can speak to her daddy.
Sincerely a VERY dissatisfied customer

13 January 2022
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Reply from JailTele

Dear Customer,
thank you for your review.
We're really sorry to hear you believe you've lost the £15 which you paid for our service.
Let me just add that you've got a landline number from us as a replacement just after reporting the issue in getting the 0800 number approved by the prison. Based on your response we were under impression you're happy with the support you've got from us.
There is always an option to get a refund for any remaining balance on your account so we're surprised with your negative review - you can always contact us to get help and refund if needed.
Please note we're not offering any "unlimited" packages so I hope this was just an oversight.

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