How to send messages, photos, and packages
All inmate phone calls at Halawa Correctional Facility—local, inter-island, mainland, and international—go through Global Tel Link (GTL). To receive calls, create a GTL AdvancePay prepaid account by calling 1-877-650-4249. Halawa also provides a one-time, one-minute complimentary call that walks you through setting up prepaid service. GTL offers collect, prepaid, and debit calling options. You can fund AdvancePay through GTL's payment channels using credit/debit cards and other approved methods. Since September 2021, inmates have access to GTL-provided tablets that support video visits and additional services. You'll need a working landline or mobile phone and a funded calling option to receive calls.
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Global Tel Link (GTL) provides all inmate phone calls at Halawa Correctional Facility.
Call GTL at 1-877-650-4249 to create an AdvancePay prepaid account. You can fund AdvancePay through GTL’s payment channels (including credit/debit cards and other approved methods), and Halawa’s one-minute complimentary call provides setup instructions.
Yes. Since September 2021, inmates at Halawa have access to GTL-provided tablets that support video visit calls and other services.
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