A prison call forwarding service provides a simple solution. It allows prisoners to call a UK landline number which automatically forwards the call to your mobile phone.
This can significantly reduce the cost of prison calls while still allowing you to answer the call on your mobile.
If you are new to prison phone systems, you may want to read our guide on how prison phone calls work.


Prisoners add the landline number to their approved contact list. When they call the number, the call is automatically forwarded to your mobile.
Because the prison phone system sees the call as a landline call, it is usually cheaper than calling a mobile directly.
This allows families to receive prison calls conveniently without needing a physical landline.
Using a prison call forwarding service provides several benefits for families and friends receiving prison calls.
Prison phone systems typically charge different rates depending on the type of number being called.
Calls to landline numbers are usually cheaper because they use standard telecom routing, while mobile calls can involve higher termination charges.
This difference in pricing is why many families use a landline number when receiving prison calls.
You can learn more in our guide explaining how to reduce prison phone call costs.
Prison call forwarding is commonly used by:
The service is especially useful for people who do not have a home landline but still want to reduce call costs.
Our prison call forwarding service provides a UK landline number that redirects calls directly to your mobile phone.
This allows prisoners to call a cheaper landline number while you receive the call on your mobile.
Once you have a forwarding number, the prisoner simply adds it to their approved phone list.
After approval, they can begin calling the number and the calls will automatically be forwarded to your mobile.
This provides a simple and effective way to stay connected while reducing the cost of prison phone calls.