Receiving Calls From Elgin Middlesex Detention (also known as London Jail)

FedPhoneLine provides collect call numbers for London Jail, allowing eligible callers to receive calls from incarcerated loved ones on their phone.

If you have a loved one at Elgin Middlesex Detention (also known as London Jail) 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 Elgin Middlesex Detention Centre (London Jail) directly for up-to-date information.

The Elgin-Middlesex Detention Centre (EMDC), commonly called the London jail, is a provincial maximum-security detention centre located in London, Ontario. It was built and opened in 1977. The facility serves adults who are awaiting trial, sentencing, or transfer, as well as some inmates serving shorter provincial sentences. Ontario records list the centre’s capacity at 426 inmates, although its capacity has changed over time because of renovations and expansions. The original facility was designed for far fewer inmates than it accommodates today. EMDC remains an important correctional facility serving London and the surrounding Southwestern Ontario region.

How can I receive collect calls from Elgin Middlesex Detention (also known as London Jail)

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 appropriateElgin Middlesex Detention (also known as London Jail) 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 Elgin Middlesex Detention (also known as London Jail)

Yes. You can use your FedPhoneLine number to receive eligible collect calls from Elgin Middlesex Detention (also known as London Jail) 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 Établissement de détention de Montréal?

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 Elgin Middlesex Detention (also known as London Jail) 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 Elgin Middlesex Detention (also known as London Jail)

Information last verified: September 2026. Please contact Elgin Middlesex Detention (also known as London Jail) 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

How can I schedule a visit to Elgin Middlesex Detention (also known as London Jail)?

Book appointments to Elgin Middlesex Detention Centre (London Jail) at least 24 hrs in advance.  You will be denied your visit if you arrive in the last 15 minutes of a visiting session. 

 Visitation Information

• Length of visit: 20 minutes
• Number of visits per week: 2
• Number of visitors per visit:  2 adult and 1 baby
• Money drop-off: Cash only