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A cheaper PrisonConnect alternative.

If you're paying weekly fees plus per-minute call charges for a PrisonConnect local-landline forwarding service, you can almost certainly cut your bill with Cellblock B. We charge one flat subscription — $25 per month or $70 every 3 months — and you get unlimited calls forwarded straight to your mobile from any Australian correctional centre.

Side-by-side

Cellblock B vs PrisonConnect — 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
PrisonConnect
Headline price
$25/month flat
From $4.60/week + call usage
Unlimited calls included
3-month plan available
$70 / 3 months
Lowest-price guarantee
Local Australian landline number
Forwards to your existing mobile
No app required
Instant activation
Varies
Cancel anytime
10-day money-back guarantee
Auto-renews until cancelled

Pricing references are taken from PrisonConnect's publicly-listed plans on prisonconnect.com.au at time of writing. Cellblock B is independent and not affiliated with PrisonConnect. Plans and pricing on either side may change.

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

Is Cellblock B actually cheaper than PrisonConnect?

On a like-for-like mobile-forwarding plan, yes — Cellblock B is one flat $25/month or $70/3 months with unlimited calls. PrisonConnect's mobile plan is priced weekly and varies with usage. Always check both providers' current published rates before deciding.

Do I need a new SIM or app to switch?

No. Cellblock B works with the mobile and SIM you already own. We just give you a new local landline number that the inmate dials — we then forward the call to your mobile automatically.

How fast can I switch from PrisonConnect?

Numbers are provisioned automatically as soon as your payment is confirmed. Most customers receive their new local landline number by email within a few minutes of subscribing.

What if my loved one is transferred to a different prison?

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

Can I cancel anytime?

Yes. Cancel any time from your billing portal — subscriptions will not auto-renew after cancellation. We also offer a 10-day money-back guarantee.

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 PrisonConnect or any other prison phone provider, correctional centre, or government department. PrisonConnect 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.