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Setting Up AdvancePay to Receive Calls from Someone at Columbia Correctional
AdvancePay is a prepaid calling service that lets you fund your phone number so your incarcerated loved one can call you—using the balance you've already loaded.
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Quick Facts
- Correctional email or messaging services generally require you to buy credits or stamps before sending messages.
- Phone calls from inside are outgoing only through vendor systems and recipients may need a prepaid account to receive calls.
- Remote video visits run on third‑party platforms and can be either scheduled or on‑demand, with billing determined by the vendor.
- All electronic messages and many remote visits are screened or monitored by staff for security and policy compliance.
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Setting up AdvancePay so your loved one can call from Columbia CI
AdvancePay is a prepaid calling account that lets you set aside money specifically for calls from your loved one at Columbia CI. Instead of scrambling to pay each time they try to reach you, the funds are already there waiting.
Common Questions
How can I receive phone calls from someone at Columbia Correctional?
Calls go through a phone vendor system and are outgoing only. To receive them, you'll need to set up and fund a prepaid account tied to your number. Follow the vendor's setup and funding instructions before expecting calls.
Can I send emails or messages to someone at Columbia Correctional?
Often, yes. Messaging is typically handled through a third-party vendor and requires you to purchase message credits before sending. Messages are reviewed by staff before the person inside receives them.
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