GTL Team Attends EDWINS’ “La Bastille” Fundraiser Event

On Saturday, July 17, GTL team members, Angela Paulini and Alberto Calo, showed support by attending La Bastille, EDWINS Leadership & Restaurant Institute’s annual fundraising event. The whimsical Parisian-inspired summertime soiree celebrated the storming of the Bastille and the fight for equality with event proceeds benefiting EDWINS’ mission of reimagining re-entry. Upon arrival at the […]

New Partnership, New Application, New Hope – GTL and Families of the Incarcerated (FOTi) Partner to Offer Guidance and Support

New Partnership, New Application, New Hope – GTL and Families of the Incarcerated (FOTi) Partner to Offer Guidance and Support Families and friends left behind when individuals are incarcerated face their own battles, but a new smartphone app will provide better access to resources and community FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Falls Church, Virginia (NewsDirect) – June […]

Complete Dedication to the Job – Recognizing the Efforts and Sacrifices During National Correctional Officers and Employees Week

Complete Dedication to the Job – Recognizing the Efforts and Sacrifices During National Correctional Officers and Employees Week GTL shows its appreciation for those who continued to serve during an unprecedented time FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Falls Church, Virginia (AccessWire) – May 3, 2021 – GTL, a trusted partner that connects those affected by incarceration with […]

Making the Most of a Second Chance – Christopher Washington’s Journey to GTL

By: Christopher Washington, Functional Analyst 2020 was a historic year, and thousands of people have taken to the streets to speak out on the issues that affect them the most, including criminal justice reform. The reason why I’m so passionate about criminal justice reform is because I’m a product of the system. In 2019, I was released from federal prison after serving nine years […]

GTL Celebrates Women’s History Month

In March, the immeasurable impact women have made on society is commemorated. From ladies who live out their dream job every day to admired celebrities to changemakers throughout the world, Women’s History Month gives us a chance to celebrate all women, especially the women at GTL! It all began with a single March day in […]

GTL Celebrates Black History Month, Continues Mission of Diversity & Inclusion

In 2020, GTL held a series of internal meetings to engage team members and discuss issues affecting both the company and its customers. These meetings stressed the importance of an inclusive environment for all GTL employees, including issues related to diversity, inclusion, and belonging. With February being Black History Month, GTL is taking the opportunity […]

A Recipe for Success – Addition of EDWINS Leadership & Restaurant Institute Curriculum to GTL Tablets Helps Bridge Learning Gap for Returning Citizens

A Recipe for Success – Addition of EDWINS Leadership & Restaurant Institute Curriculum to GTL Tablets Helps Bridge Learning Gap for Returning Citizens Equipping incarcerated individuals with new essential skills and training offers path to higher learning, reduces recidivism, and improves chances for successful reentry FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Falls Church, Virginia (AccessWire) – February 11, […]

Education for the Win – Pell Grants Reinstated for Prison Education Programs and Incarcerated Individuals

Education is one of the key differentiators that can lower the recidivism rate and increase the likelihood of successful reentry for incarcerated individuals and returning citizens. Recently, after 26 years, Congressional leaders passed a bill that reinstated Pell grants for prison education programs and incarcerated students who take part in them. “I am extremely pleased […]

Media Coverage 2020

2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 First Capital provides ‘Church Anywhere’ to offender tablets Corydon Democrat – November 25, 2020 While COVID-19 pandemic conditions resulted in suspension of visitors and volunteers to correctional facilities, use of special tablets from GTL helps incarcerated men and women maintain contact with family, receive educational training and participate in religious […]

GTL Implements Town Hall Series to Engage Our Employees and Further Our Mission

GTL’s mission involves creating impactful connections, providing industry-leading service, and ensuring everyone has access to technology and education to improve their personal outcomes. In some of those areas, we have the capability to create success. In other areas, we need a little assistance. As a company, we recognize that we need partners that contribute to […]

Going Beyond Reentry – GTL Works With EDWINS Leadership & Restaurant Institute to Fund a New Playground for Children of Returning Citizens

Going Beyond Reentry – GTL Works With EDWINS Leadership & Restaurant Institute to Fund a New Playground for Children of Returning Citizens By partnering with reentry-focused organizations, GTL helps provide valuable support and resources FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Falls Church, Virginia (AccessWire) – December 2, 2020 – GTL, a trusted partner that connects those affected by […]

Successfully Connecting Families – GTL and Correctional Facilities Working Together to Implement Permanent Free Weekly Communication Program

Successfully Connecting Families – GTL and Correctional Facilities Working Together to Implement Permanent Free Weekly Communication Program Providing a baseline for communication, families and their incarcerated loved ones can connect on a regular basis FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Falls Church, Virginia (AccessWire) – October 1, 2020 – GTL, a trusted partner that connects those affected by […]

The Power of Working Together – GTL and Indiana Department of Correction Employees Recognized for Outstanding Intelligence Work

The Power of Working Together – GTL and Indiana Department of Correction Employees Recognized for Outstanding Intelligence Work A commitment to going above and beyond was recognized by the National Corrections/Custodial Intelligence Sharing Group FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Falls Church, Virginia (AccessWire) – September 15, 2020 – GTL, a trusted partner that connects those affected by […]

Reentry Spotlight: EDWINS

As part of our continuing Reentry Spotlight series, GTL is proud to share this post authored by Brandon E. Chrostowski, Founder of EDWINS. GTL is working to help support and share EDWINS training with more returning citizens seeking a career in the food service industry. In addition, GTL is helping to fund a new playground […]

Jessica L. Artz has been Inducted into the Marquis Who’s Who Registry

Jessica L. Artz has been included in Marquis Who’s Who. As in all Marquis Who’s Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process. Ms. Artz is a human […]

Reentry Services

Through technology, GTL is transforming correctional facilities into rehabilitative environments by improving the wellness and abilities of incarcerated individuals and providing resources to ensure success for returning citizens. What are GTL Reentry Services? GTL’s Reentry Services are designed to start the path for successful return to society by implementing and augmenting programs in correctional facilities […]

A Message from Our CEO

To our valued customers, I am writing today as we face a global pandemic, a troubled economy, and demonstrations in communities across the country. In difficult times like these, words are not enough. At GTL, we embrace people of all races, colors, and creeds. We are dedicated to making sure everyone has access to technology […]

Media Coverage 2019

2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 Coconino County Detention Facility upgrades to remote video visitation system ABC15 – December 18, 2019 The Coconino County Detention Facility in Flagstaff, Arizona, has upgraded their visitation process with the addition of video visitation. This new system allows visitors to video chat with inmates using a smart phone, computer or […]

19 Clases de Educación Esencial Ahora Disponibles en Español

Según la Agencia Federal de Prisiones… ·       Más del 30% de la población federal de presos son hispánicos (https://www.bop.gov/about/statistics/statistics_inmate_ethnicity.jsp) ·       27% no tiene un Escuela Secundaria o equivalencia GED (https://www.bop.gov/about/statistics/docs/program_fact_sheet_201907.pdf) El español es el idioma no inglés más común en la prisión (citado por http://critcrim.org/esl-in-corrections.htm), y es importante que GTL brinde nuestros servicios educativos a […]

Media Coverage 2018

2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 Cellblock Santa: Local inmates get ‘calls’ for Christmas KWTX 10 News – December 24, 2018 GTL, the phone company at the jail, gave all the inmates two, five-minute phone calls so they could talk longer to their families over the holidays, jail officials said. Continue Reading After the Webinar: Intelligence […]

19 Essential Education Classes Now Available in Spanish

According to the Federal Bureau of Prisons…  Over 30% of the federal inmate population are Hispanic   (https://www.bop.gov/about/statistics/statistics_inmate_ethnicity.jsp)  27% do not have a High School Diploma or GED equivalence  (https://www.bop.gov/about/statistics/docs/program_fact_sheet_201907.pdf)  Spanish is the most common non-English language in prison (cited by  http://critcrim.org/esl-in-corrections.htm), and it is important for GTL to provide our education services to as many people as possible.   GTL provides content for inmates regardless of skill or educational level — from Job […]

Combining Trained Analysts and Proactive Intelligence, GTL Fusion Helps Correctional Facilities Solve Crimes and Stop Illicit Activity

Combining Trained Analysts and Proactive Intelligence, GTL Fusion Helps Correctional Facilities Solve Crimes and Stop Illicit Activity Resulting in arrests, the recovery of contraband, and disciplinary actions, GTL Fusion provides solid results and benefits for customers FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Falls Church, Virginia (PR Newswire) – September 4, 2019 –  GTL, a leader in transformative corrections […]

Companies Partner to Give Inmates Access to Freelance Training, Unique Opportunity to Help Bypass Roadblocks of Traditional Employment

Companies Partner to Give Inmates Access to Freelance Training, Unique Opportunity to Help Bypass Roadblocks of Traditional Employment New Partnership with VirtualiaNet Allows Inmates to Learn Entrepreneurial Skills by Making Vocational Coursework Available on GTL Inspire® Tablets FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Falls Church, Virginia (PR Newswire) – August 27, 2019 – GTL, a leader in transformative corrections […]

Madison County Detention Center Implements GTL Services to Increase Communication Between Inmates and Friends and Family

Madison County Detention Center Implements GTL Services to Increase Communication Between Inmates and Friends and Family Newly added technology includes phone system, video visitation solution, and inmate tablets FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Reston, Virginia (PR Newswire) – July 2, 2019 –  GTL, a leader in transformative corrections technology that improves outcomes for inmates and facilities, today […]

Franklin County Regional Jail Inmates Now Have More Options for Connecting with Loved Ones and Using Education Services

Franklin County Regional Jail Inmates Now Have More Options for Connecting with Loved Ones and Using Education Services Facility expands inmate services with launch of GTL Inspire tablets MEDIA RELEASE Reston, Virginia (PR Newswire) – June 3, 2019 –  GTL, a leader in transformative corrections technology that improves outcomes for inmates and facilities, today announced […]

Deb Alderson, GTL’s Chief Executive Officer, to Share Inspiration and Knowledge at Women In Technology’s Annual Leadership Awards

Deb Alderson, GTL’s Chief Executive Officer, to Share Inspiration and Knowledge at Women In Technology’s Annual Leadership Awards Ms. Alderson, a former Leadership Award recipient, will share insights as part of a panel of past winners FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Reston, Virginia (PR Newswire) – May 7, 2019 –  GTL, a leader in transformative corrections technology […]

Deborah Powe – Community Outreach

Deborah Powe of GTL has volunteered with numerous charities in the city of Mobile, including the Boys & Girls Clubs of South Alabama, which recently received a donation of $2,500 from GTL. The contribution will help provide important needs such as books, miscellaneous supplies and toiletries, as well as food. Brenda Carlisle of the Boys […]

Elizabeth Mayrose – Ronald McDonald House Volunteer

While most of us struggle to find enough hours, there are always those that seem to have a knack for finding a couple of extra hours in the day. Elizabeth Mayrose, Prepaid Coordinator-Technical Support at Global Tel*Link, is one of those people. In addition to her hectic work schedule with GTL, Elizabeth somehow finds the […]

Intelligence as a Service

GTL’s Intelligence as a Service deploys trained analysts that are equipped with the tools to efficiently and effectively develop both proactive and reactive actionable intelligence. Analysts have proven invaluable to ensuring safety and security by helping identify offenders, civilians, and staff engaging in criminal and security-threatening activities. It is designed to meet the specialized intelligence […]

Media Coverage 2017

2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 The Second Annual Champions Edition. American Security Today – December 2017 Edition GTL won a Platinum ASTOR Award in the Best Rugged Computer Tablet category for its Inspire® inmate tablet and a Silver ASTOR Award in the Best Cell Phone Detection Solution category for its Mobile IQ/blended approach for Best […]

GTL Announces Plan for Management Change

GTL Announces Plan for Management Change CEO Brian Oliver to retire and assume advisory role to the GTL board FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Reston, Virginia – January 24, 2018 – GTL, today announced that CEO Brian Oliver will retire and remain with the company as an advisor to the GTL Board of Directors. Oliver will continue […]

GTL’s Give to Live and Telmate Gives Back Programs Thrive in 2017

GTL’s Give to Live and Telmate Gives Back Programs Thrive in 2017 Serving communities and causes around the nation, GTL and Telmate set the bar high for corporate giving in 2017 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Reston, Virginia (PRNewsWire) – January 18, 2018 – GTL, is proud to share some of the initiatives of its Give to […]

We Must Help Each Other Find Humanity

We Must Help Each Other Find Humanity November 22, 2017 Being incarcerated is challenging, but it can be acutely challenging during the holiday season. The holidays are about being with loved ones. But for inmates and their loved ones who are apart, it takes a lot to get a feel for the holiday season. Every […]

GTL: The Launch of Technology in Motion

Kirk Vespestad, Director of Marketing, GTL PRNewsWire – I am very fortunate to work at a company that invests in cutting-edge technology and attracts and retains industry professionals with the ability to leverage such technology for the benefit of its customers. As the leader in technology for corrections, government payment services, and now education, GTL […]

WADOC Inmate Release Phone Program is Helping Reduce Recidivism

WADOC Inmate Release Phone Program is Helping Reduce Recidivism GTL is proud to underwrite and support a forward-thinking WADOC initiative to empower inmates released back into their communities FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Reston, Virginia (PRNewsWire) – April 12, 2017 – GTL, an innovation leader in correctional technology and payment services solutions for government, today announced that […]

Industry Veteran Joins GTL as Executive Vice President of National Sales Team

Industry Veteran Joins GTL as Executive Vice President of National Sales Team Respected market leader further strengthens executive staff entering 2017 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Reston, Virginia (PRNewsWire) – January 16, 2017 – GTL an innovation leader in correctional technology and payment services solutions for government, today announced that Jonathan (Jon) B. Walker was recently brought […]

GTL Unites to Support the National Down Syndrome Society’s Annual Buddy Walk

GTL Unites to Support the National Down Syndrome Society’s Annual Buddy Walk October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month and holds a personal meaning for some GTL employees Reston, Virginia (PRNewsWire) – October 25, 2016 – GTL, the leading provider of correctional technology solutions and an innovator in payment services solutions for government, today announced that […]

GTL Pulls Together Resources to Assist LA Area Flood Victims

GTL Pulls Together Resources to Assist LA Area Flood Victims Recent disaster flooding in Louisiana has hit home, impacting GTL employees and their families; GTL works to bring some relief to flood victims Reston, Virginia (PRNewsWire) – August 23, 2016 – GTL, the leading provider of correctional technology solutions and an innovator in payment services […]

GTL Improves Upon Customer Experience by Attaining Net Promoter Certified Associate

GTL Improves Upon Customer Experience by Attaining Net Promoter Certified Associate Elite Net Promotor Certification underscores GTL’s commitment to customer satisfaction Reston, Virginia (PRNewsWire) – June 15, 2016 – Global Tel*Link (GTL) , the leading provider of correctional technology solutions and an innovator in payment services solutions for government, today announced Raymund Ferrer, Product Marketing […]

Pima County Introduces GTL Tablet Services to Inmates

Pima County Introduces GTL Tablet Services to Inmates Now Launching Secure Tablets to 2,300 inmates at no cost to tax payers Reston, Virginia (PRNewsWire) – June 7, 2016 – Global Tel*Link (GTL) , the leading provider of correctional technology solutions and an innovator in payment services solutions for government agencies, today announced that by working […]

After patent victory filled 2015, GTL looking towards bright patent future

by Steve Hodge – Senior VP – Research and Development In 2015, Global Tel*Link (GTL) experienced unparalleled success against industry rival Securus Technologies in front of the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB). Utilizing a relatively new patent review system established under the America Invents Act (AIA), GTL successfully challenged six out of seven Securus […]

PA DOC Inmate Services by GTL

GTL/ConnectNetwork.com Services Available at the PADOC The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections (PADOC) entered into an agreement with GTL to provide a variety of advanced services to the inmate population. In addition, GTL will offer select services to the friends and family members through their approved payment portal – ConnectNetwork. Electronic Messaging (Effective March 15, 2016) […]

Legislation Would Have Authorized Automated Payment Services in New Jersey

by Kay Byfield – Marketing Manager Last month, one of our account executives in the Mid-Atlantic region, asked me to write a newsletter article to submit to the New Jersey Association of Counties (NJAC) publication, County Biz. In anticipation of pending legislation, my colleague wanted to build awareness in the state about TouchPay/GTL Financial Services […]

ConnectNetwork.com Account Management Instructions – Trust Deposits

ConnectNetwork.com Account Creation and Management Instructions Family and friends of inmates can use the ConnectNetwork.com website to manage their account with GTL. Friends and family can create and fund an AdvancePay prepaid telephone account, and create, send and receive e-messages (very similar to email) with inmates from the ConnectNetwork.com website. The instructions below will walk […]

ConnectNetwork.com Account Management Instructions – Email

ConnectNetwork.com Account Creation and Management Instructions Family and friends of inmates can use the ConnectNetwork.com website to manage their account with GTL. Friends and family can create and fund an AdvancePay prepaid telephone account, and create, send and receive e-messages (very similar to email) with inmates from the ConnectNetwork.com website. The instructions below will walk […]

Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Inmate Telephone Information

Inmate Telephone Service Information The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) features the PCS inmate telephone system. PCS is a wholly owned subsidiary of Global Tel*Link (GTL). The inmate telephone system allows family and friends to keep in contact with their incarcerated loved ones. How do I sign up or make a deposit to a […]

CDCR Inmate Telephone Information

Free Calling Program: Helping maintain meaningful connections | Learn more Notice: New phone rates effective January 1, 2020. For information click here. Inmate Telephone Service Information For almost 20 years, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) has been receiving inmate/ward telephone services from GTL, resulting in quality communication and enhanced deposit services. PREPAID […]

AdvancePay International

In addition to the traditional AdvancePay® service, GTL offers an International AdvancePay® program. This program allows friends and relatives of inmates to establish an AdvancePay® account via Western Union or ConnectNetwork from over 150 countries and territories, provided the facility where the inmate is housed allows international calls. Please contact our International Customer Service Department […]

Associations

As a leader in inmate telecommunications and offender management for the corrections market, GTL takes its involvement in the corrections community very seriously. We support correctional industry organizations with monetary contributions and participation in various law enforcement and industry-related fundraising events. GTL participates as a corporate member in the three largest law enforcement associations in […]