Phone Calls at Hill-Finklea Detention Center

Why This Page Doesn’t Name a Provider

Hill-Finklea’s official page covers visitation, money, and mail in some detail, but doesn’t mention a phone service provider, per-minute rate, or account setup instructions anywhere. Instead of guessing based on what’s common at other South Carolina jails, this guide tells you exactly what to ask when you call.

What to Ask When You Call

Call (843) 719-4546 and ask:

• Which phone provider does the facility use?
• Can I receive collect calls, or do I need a prepaid account?
• If prepaid, how do I set one up, and what’s the current per-minute rate?
• Are there specific hours when phone access is available?
• Are calls monitored or recorded? (Standard at nearly every facility, but worth confirming.)
• Does the phone account draw from the same balance as commissary, or is it separate?

What’s Common Elsewhere in South Carolina, for Context

Many South Carolina county jails contract with providers like GTL/ConnectNetwork, Securus, or ICSolutions for inmate calling. This is general background to help you understand the type of system you’re likely dealing with, not a confirmed fact about Hill-Finklea specifically. Once you call and get the actual provider name, you can look up that provider’s account setup process directly.

If You’re Having Trouble Receiving a Call

If someone tries to call you and it doesn’t go through, check first whether your phone plan or carrier blocks unregistered or collect calls, a common reason calls fail to connect from correctional facilities. If that’s not the issue, call the facility to ask whether an account or PIN needs to be set up on your end first.