The approximate cost of a local call from a North Carolina State Prison is $1.05 per 15-minute call. In-state long distance rate is $3.65 or $3.75 per 15-minute call. Out of state long distance rate is $17.30 per 15-minute call.

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From the North Carolina DOC Handbook for Family & Friends

Inmates housed in regular population at all facilities except Central Prison will be allowed to make telephone calls to family and friends. The number of calls an inmate is allowed to make may be limited by the housing assignment or custody classification.  All telephone calls will be collect and may be monitored. Family and friends may request that their telephone number be blocked, which will prevent the inmate from calling that number. Inmates are not allowed to receive telephone calls. Inmate telephone use is a privilege which may be restricted for disciplinary purposes. Inmates at Central Prison are not allowed to make phone calls. If there is an emergency, critical injury, illness, or death of a family member, contact should be made with the prison facility where the inmate is housed. It is important that correct information is provided so that staff can accurately inform the inmate and provide emotional support.