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Total Amount in Dispute:
$2,263.00

Total Amount Settled:
$0.00

Complaint Experience

88%

Complaint Resolution Index (CRI)

BCA's Summary and Analysis:

Our complaint history for this company shows the company gave proper consideration to some complaints presented to them.

However, the company failed to respond to one complaint.

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Complaint Closing Statistics

8 complaints against Global Tel Link closed in last 3 years.
Complaints Type of response
0 Making a full refund, as the consumer requested
0 Making a partial refund
6 Agreed to make an adjustment
0 Refusing to make an adjustment
1 Refuse to adjust, relying on terms of agreement
1 Unanswered

8 complaints against Global Tel Link

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6/3/2026

RESPONSE: Agreed to make an adjustment Amount in Dispute: $0.00 Amount Settled: $0.00

Customer Complaint

5/4/2026

I have a loved one that's incarcerated. I'm trying to use the company that facilitate visits and communication with a loved one and I keep trying to upload my state government issued drivers license and their system refuses to accept it. This has been going on for over a week, I've contacted customer service over a dozen times. They tell me wait a couple hours to try again. Nothing is getting done. It's not getting accepted. I'm tired of this. I wanna visit with my family a loved one and they're doing nothing to help me so I'm making a complaint on this company. Resolution Sought I want to visit my loved one for being in contact with my loved one

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Company Response

5/22/2026

According to the consumer, he has contacted customer service over a dozen times, and each time he is told to "wait a couple of hours and try again," but the issue remains unresolved. He reports feeling frustrated and unsupported, as the verification failure is preventing him from visiting or communicating with his loved one. Due to the lack of progress and assistance, he is filing a formal complaint against the company. Resolution Sought: The consumer wants to be able to visit and stay in contact with his incarcerated loved one. Company Response: Thank you for contacting us. We understand how important it is to complete the verification process so you can stay connected with your loved one, and we regret the difficulties you experienced while attempting to upload your ID for verification. The experience you described is not what we aim to deliver, and we appreciate you bringing it to our attention. After reviewing the failed verification attempts, we confirmed that NCDAC – NCCIW, the facility associated with your account, does not require an ID and selfie upload as part of their verification process. Based on this information, we were able to successfully validate your account on our end without requiring further action from you. Following this validation, we also confirmed that a deposit was successfully posted to the Inmate Prepaid account. In addition, your Friends & Family account ending in 1653 currently reflects an available balance of $25.00, which can be used for the services offered at this facility. We regret the inconvenience you experienced during this process and appreciate your patience while the matter was resolved. We appreciate the opportunity to address these concerns and will continue to ensure that our services operate in accordance with all regulatory standards and best practices. Based on the explanations provided above, we anticipate this will close the complaint. However, if additional questions arise, please feel free to contact me directly. Cordially, Jamila Williams ViaPath Technologies | Manager, Consumer Complaints [email protected] www.viapath.com

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10/21/2025

RESPONSE: Agreed to make an adjustment Amount in Dispute: $75.00 Amount Settled: $0.00

Customer Complaint

10/10/2025

I can't get anyone to respond to my emails nor can I get a live person. I put money on my account to converse with a friend incarcerated. My number changed and I am not able to confirm it and keep trying to get someone to update my new phone number. You can't update it yourself. I have 75.00 on my account and am not able to use it. Please can someone one help me as I am being ignored. Their number is 866-516-0115 . The email is a system generated email and email address is not listed. I have been trying to get help for 3 weeks now. No one has ever contacted me back Resolution Sought Contact me back so I can get my new number updated in my account so I can verify my account and be able to converse with my loved one.

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Company Response

10/20/2025

Ms. Johnson submitted a complaint to the Business Consumer Alliance expressing frustration over the lack of response from customer support. She reports that despite multiple attempts over the past three weeks; she has been unable to reach a live representative or receive replies to her emails. The email system appears to be automated, and no direct contact information is provided. Ms. Johnson explains that she added $75.00 to her account to communicate with an incarcerated friend. However, after changing her phone number, she has been unable to update it or verify her account, which has prevented her from using the service. She notes that users cannot update their phone numbers independently and feels her requests for assistance have been ignored. Resolution Sought: Ms. Johnson is requesting direct contact from customer support to update her new phone number, verify her account, and restore access so she can continue communicating with her loved one. We wanted to follow up regarding your request to update your telephone number. Unfortunately, our attempts to reach you by phone have been unsuccessful. An email has been sent to you with instructions on how to verify and update your new phone number. If you need further assistance, you can reach us directly at 866-348-6231 or by replying to the email sent from [email protected]. We appreciate your patience and look forward to resolving this matter for you. Please know that we are continuously working to improve both our products and customer support. Based on the information provided and the explanation outlined above, we consider this matter addressed. Should you have any additional questions or require further assistance, please feel free to contact me directly. Cordially, Jamila Williams ViaPath Technologies | Manager, Consumer Complaints [email protected] www.viapath.com

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Customer Rebuttal

10/21/2025

Thank you so much! The phone number was not noted anywhere to get a live person. I have called the number and my issue is now resolved. Thank you again so much!!!

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