Receiving Calls From Toronto East Detention Centre

FedPhoneLine provides collect call numbers for Toronto East Detention Centre, allowing eligible callers to receive calls from incarcerated loved ones on their phone.

If you have a loved one at Toronto East Detention Centre and want to receive their calls, you can use a FedPhoneLine number to receive eligible collect calls on your cellphone or other phone.

Note:   Information below may no longer be accurate.  Please contact the Toronto East Detention Centre directly for up-to-date information.

Toronto East Detention Centre, also known as Toronto East Detention Centre (TEDC), is a provincial correctional facility in Toronto, Ontario. Toronto East Detention Centre was built in 1977. The facility has an operational capacity of approximately 368 inmates. Toronto East Detention Centre houses individuals who are awaiting trial, sentencing, or transfer, as well as people serving provincial sentences. The institution officially opened on April 25, 1977, and inmates began occupying the facility on May 9, 1977.

How can I receive collect calls from Toronto East Detention Centre?

FedPhoneLine provides a phone number that your incarcerated friend or loved one can call. The call is then connected to the phone number associated with your FedPhoneLine account (your homephone or cellphone).

How does FedPhoneLine work?

1. Create your FedPhoneLine account.
2. Select the appropriate Toronto East Detention Centre calling plan.
3. After you register, FedPhoneLine will provide your FedPhoneLine number and password by email.
4. Give your FedPhoneLine number to your incarcerated friend or family member. Depending on the institution, the FedPhoneLine number may be active immediately or the number will need to be approved by the Institution first.
5. Your incarcerated friend or family member calls the FedPhoneLine number, and the call rings on your phone.
6. Select the GREEN button above to sign up for a FedPhoneLine number.

Can I receive collect calls from Toronto East Detention Centre?

Yes. You can use your FedPhoneLine number to receive eligible collect calls from Toronto East Detention Centre on your cellphone.

How much does a FedPhoneLine number cost?

FedPhoneLine offers several calling plans. For current plan options and pricing, see our FedPhoneLine pricing page.

How much does it cost to receive calls from Toronto East Detention Centre?

The cost of receiving calls depends on the FedPhoneLine plan and applicable calling rates. See our current pricing information for the latest rates.

Traditional long-distance collect calls can be significantly more expensive, and rates can vary depending on the facility and calling destination.  Without a FedPhoneLine number, some collect calls may cost up to $5.00 per minute depending on your location.

I have a FedPhoneLine account. What number does my loved one at Toronto East Detention Centre call?

If you have a FedPhoneLine account then your incarcerated friend or loved one calls the FedPhoneLine number provided to you after you register. The call is then connected to the phone number associated with your FedPhoneLine account.

What happens if my loved one is transferred to another facility?

If your incarcerated friend or loved one is transferred to another facility, you can switch your FedPhoneLine number to the new facility. FedPhoneLine allows you to make this change for free.

See our tutorial video for more information: How to change your FedPhoneLine facility .

Visitation at Toronto East Detention Centre

Information last verified: September 2026. Please contact Toronto East Detention Centre directly to confirm current visitation rules and procedures, as facility policies may change.

Do I need to be on an incarcerated person's visitor list?

No, in Toronto East Detention Centre you do not need to be on a visiting list to visit an inmate.

How can I schedule a visit to Toronto East Detention Centre?

Visits to Toronto East Detention Centre work on a first come, first served basis make sure you arrive early.

 Visitation Information

• Length of visit: 20 minutes
• Number of visits per week: 2
• Number of visitors per visit:  2 (not including infants)
• Can I drop off money to my loved one when I visit?  $80 (Cash and Money order)