Fannin County Detention Center Phone Calls and eMessaging
Fannin County Detention Center uses Securus for calls and eMessaging. The inmate calls you. Set up your account at securustech.net. AdvanceConnect rate: $0.21/min.
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Overview
Fannin County Detention Center uses Securus Technologies for all inmate phone calls. The inmate calls you. You can’t call into the facility directly. To receive calls, create a Securus account at securustech.net, register the phone numbers you want calls on, and add funds. AdvanceConnect and Inmate Debit accounts are $0.21 per minute. Collect calls are $0.25 per minute. Securus eMessaging is also available for sending text messages and photos online.
Call direction: the inmate calls you, you cannot call in
AdvanceConnect: $0.21/min (you control which numbers can be called)
Inmate Debit: $0.21/min (inmate controls from approved list)
Direct Bill: $0.25/min (billed monthly, requires credit check)
Traditional collect: $0.25/min
Voicemail: $0.75/min (1 minute max)
Securus eMessaging available at securustech.net for messages and photos
All calls may be monitored and recorded
How to Set Up Your Securus Account
Before your loved one can call you from Fannin County Detention Center, you need a Securus account with your phone number registered.
Step 1: Go to securustech.net or download the Securus app on iOS or Android.
Step 2: Create an account. Enter your name, email, and a password.
Step 3: Find Fannin County Detention Center. Search by facility name or browse Texas.
Step 4: Register the phone numbers you want to receive calls on. Only registered numbers can receive inmate calls through Securus.
Step 5: Add funds. Deposit money into your account so calls go through right away. A service fee applies.
Once your account is set up, the inmate can call your registered number from inside the facility.
Families looking to reduce call costs can use Pigeonly’s affordable inmate calling plan, which provides a local number that lowers per-minute rates, often cutting costs by 50 to 80 percent compared to standard collect rates.
Account Types and Rates
Securus offers several account types for receiving calls from Fannin County Detention Center:
AdvanceConnect ($0.21/min): You set up the account and control which numbers the inmate can call. This is the most common choice for families.
Inmate Debit ($0.21/min): The inmate funds this from their commissary account and controls the approved call list.
Direct Bill ($0.25/min): Billed to your monthly phone bill. Requires a credit check.
Traditional collect ($0.25/min): Charged to your phone bill per call.
Voicemail ($0.75/min, 1 minute max): Inmate can leave a voicemail to a number on file.
Securus eMessaging
Securus eMessaging lets you send text messages and photos to the inmate without making a call. Register at securustech.net/emessaging, find Fannin County Detention Center, and send messages from your computer or phone. Photos must meet the facility’s content guidelines.
About Call Monitoring
All inmate calls may be monitored and recorded, except attorney-client calls. Contact the facility at (903) 640-4171 for questions about privileged calls.
Families Also Ask
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How do phone calls work at Fannin County Detention Center?
The jail uses Securus. Calls go one direction: the inmate calls you. Create an account at securustech.net, register your phone number, and add funds. AdvanceConnect and Inmate Debit rates are $0.21/min.
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How do I set up a Securus account?
Go to securustech.net or download the Securus app. Create an account, find Fannin County Detention Center, register your phone number, and add funds. Once set up, the inmate can call your number from the facility.
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What is the per-minute rate for calls from Fannin County Detention Center?
AdvanceConnect and Inmate Debit accounts are $0.21/min. Direct Bill and traditional collect are $0.25/min. Voicemail is $0.75/min for up to 1 minute.
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Can I send messages or photos to someone at Fannin County Detention Center?
Yes. Securus eMessaging lets you send text messages and photos online. Register at securustech.net/emessaging and find Fannin County Detention Center to get started.
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Are calls from Fannin County Detention Center monitored?
Yes. All inmate calls may be monitored and recorded, except attorney-client calls. Contact the facility at (903) 640-4171 for questions about privileged calls.