Alaska prison money & phone fees, compared
What it costs to send money and take calls from Alaska DOC, using only fees Alaska DOC publishes, each with its source and date. Where a fee isn't published, we say so; we never guess.
Sending money
Official fees and rates
- You must be an approved visitor before putting money on someone's account. Deposits can't exceed $500 total in a month.
Other official notes
- Families can't send gifts to an institution. Each facility handles deposits; check its "gifts" page on doc.alaska.gov or call the facility.
Source: official Alaska DOC page (opens in new tab) · checked
Phone calls, video and messages
Options Alaska DOC names: Securus (approved provider) (opens in new tab)
Official fees and rates
Not published on the official Alaska DOC page we read. Vendors show their fee before you pay; check it there.
Other official notes
- People can only call out. To receive calls, set up a Securus AdvanceConnect prepaid account or a Direct Bill account (credit check required) online or at 1-800-844-6591. Fees apply.
- Phones are usually on from about 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Calls are recorded except privileged calls. No three-way calls or call forwarding.
Source: official Alaska DOC page (opens in new tab) · checked
Ways to keep costs down
- If Alaska DOC lists a free option (often a mailed money order), it says so above.
- Fees often step up with the amount; a vendor's checkout screen shows the exact fee before you pay.
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