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Cellblock B vs PrisonEngine.

Both services hand you a local Australian landline number that an inmate dials as a local call, then forward that call to your mobile. The differences come down to price, included call volume, and money-back guarantee. Here's the side-by-side.

Side-by-side

Cellblock B vs PrisonEngine — Side By Side

Based on each provider's publicly-listed plans. Verify current pricing on each provider's website before making a decision.

Feature
Cellblock B
PrisonEngine
Monthly price
$25 — flat
Varies — check site
Quarterly price
$70 — flat
Varies — check site
Unlimited calls included
Varies
Lowest-price guarantee
10-day money-back guarantee
Local landline + mobile forwarding
All Australian states & territories
Cancel anytime

Comparison references publicly-listed plans on each provider's website at time of writing. Pricing on either side may change — verify current rates on the relevant homepage before deciding.

Why switch

Three reasons families switch to Cellblock B

FLAT — UNLIMITED CALLS

$25/month or $70/3 months covers as many prison calls as you take. No per-minute add-ons, no surprise top-ups.

EVERY AUSTRALIAN PRISON

Local landlines for every facility, every state, every territory — from Risdon to Casuarina to Darwin.

NO APP. NO NEW SIM.

Calls land on the mobile you already carry. Activation takes minutes — not a postal verification cycle.

Cellblock B pricing

Lowest price in Australia — guaranteed.

Monthly
$25
/ month — unlimited calls
Choose Monthly
3 Months · Best value
$70
/ 3 months — save $5
Choose 3 Months
FAQ

Common Questions

Why pick Cellblock B over PrisonEngine?

Cellblock B publishes the lowest flat-rate price in Australia ($25/month or $70/3 months) and backs it with a 10-day money-back guarantee. Both services hand you a local landline that forwards to your mobile, but Cellblock B's flat-unlimited model removes any risk of usage spikes.

Can I switch in one day?

Yes. Numbers are provisioned automatically as soon as your payment is confirmed and emailed to you within minutes.

What if my loved one is transferred between prisons?

Cellblock B will provide a replacement local number in the new state where available, at no extra cost.

Can I cancel anytime?

Yes. Cancel any time from your billing portal — subscriptions will not auto-renew after cancellation.

Switch to Cellblock B today.

$25/month or $70 for 3 months. Unlimited calls. Cancel anytime.

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Cellblock B is independent and is not endorsed by, approved by, or affiliated with PrisonEngine or any other prison phone provider, correctional centre, or government department. PrisonEngine is a trademark of its respective owner. Comparisons reference publicly-listed pricing and feature information at the time of writing and may change. Always verify current pricing on each provider's own website before making a decision.