Lattice Incorporated to launch its revolutionary new CellMate Mobile smartphone device to the corrections market. CellMate Mobile provides new ways for inmates to communicate with family and friends. This includes phone calls and text messaging from their cellblocks.

Other applications include electronic messaging, eBooks, games and more. CellMate Mobile will increase frequency of communications between inmates and family/friends. Furthermore, inmates can purchase the device and keep it upon release.

These benefits can improve inmate behavior and reduce recidivism. While competitive offerings include tablets, the smartphone size is the most natural for phone calls and texts. Additionally, the number of users reading content on smartphones is growing.

The smartphone is advantageous based on the anticipated volume of calls, texts and eBook usage. The device operates on a highly-secure network dedicated solely for CellMate Mobile, and communications can be monitored by facility staff.