Receiving Calls From Thunder Bay Jail

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

If you have a loved one at Thunder Bay 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 the Institution directly for up-to-date information.

Thunder Bay Jail is a provincial correctional facility located in Thunder Bay, Ontario. It first opened in 1928, making it almost 100 years old. The jail is one of Ontario’s oldest provincially operated adult correctional facilities. It houses adult male inmates, including people awaiting court proceedings, sentencing, or transfer to other institutions. In 2019, the jail had an operational capacity of 142 inmates, although its original capacity was 103. The facility has maximum- and medium-security units and provides basic correctional services. Because of its age and growing capacity needs, Ontario has been developing a new Thunder Bay Correctional Complex to modernize correctional services in the region.

How can I receive collect calls from Thunder Bay 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 appropriateThunder Bay 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 Thunder Bay Jail?

Yes. You can use your FedPhoneLine number to receive eligible collect calls from Thunder Bay 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 Thunder Bay Jail?

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 Thunder Bay 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 .