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For federal prison families

Talk with your loved one in prison. Connect them to the world.

Text and voice messages with family and friends. Plus ChatGPT, internet search and more, so they stay connected to life outside.

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30,000+
people in prison use Parakeet
1M+
messages delivered every month
93%
of federal facilities have Parakeet users

More than messaging

Connect them to the world.

Parakeet keeps your loved one curious, informed and learning. They can ask questions, look things up and keep up with what is happening outside.

  • ChatGPT

    They get ChatGPT: ask anything, write a letter, study for a GED

  • Internet search

    Look things up on the web

  • Wikipedia

    Read any article, any time

  • Stocks, crypto & lyrics

    Market prices and song lyrics on demand

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How it works

Up and running in a few minutes.

  1. 1

    They add Parakeet

    Your loved one adds Parakeet as a contact. It takes about two minutes.

  2. 2

    Start the free trial

    Search their inmate number above and start a subscription. You are not charged until any free trial ends.

  3. 3

    Stay connected

    You text back and forth from your own phone, and they get the rest of the world too.

Your loved one isn't on Parakeet yet? How to get them set up →

What people say about Parakeet

A grandmother and her daughter laughing together as they read a message on a phone
“I appreciate you and the parakeet team... I have really benefitted from your service these last 3 years... you give a level of service that none of the other services give.”
Daniel Foster
“Your service is excellent, it is an invaluable assistance. This would be a great help for users who have family overseas. Thank you so much!”
Emma Brooks
“yo i love the service. i appreciate ya'll.”
Benjamin Hayes

Simple pricing

New members start with a 14-day free trial. Cancel anytime, no fees.

Basic

$14.99/mo

  • ✓ Texting with family and friends
  • ✓ Voice messages, email and the AI assistant
  • ✓ They text you first, then you reply anytime
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Most private

Personal number

$19.99/mo

  • ✓ Everything in Basic
  • ✓ Their own phone number, choose the area code
  • ✓ You can text them first, anytime
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Questions

Your loved one's 8-digit BOP register number (their inmate number). Don't know it? Use our free inmate search.

Still stuck? Contact support