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Overview
Ameelio is a non-profit tech organization focusing on prison communication and education tools. It offers an ecosystem of products, including a video calling platform for correctional facilities, to connect incarcerated people with families, educators, and support services while improving safety for staff. It works by partnering with correctional agencies and other criminal-justice stakeholders to fund and deliver services at no cost to inmates and families. Its goal is to reduce recidivism and sustainably decrease prison populations by expanding access to supportive networks and educational resources.
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What believers are saying
- Iowa reported 20,354 video visits in Q4 2025, with 92.4% satisfaction.
- Ameelio served 73,131 incarcerated users and 108,439 family users by February 2026.
- Vermont testimony on February 12, 2026 highlighted 23 state prisons across four states.
What critics are saying
- New York's October 23, 2025 tariff caps prison video rates, squeezing future margins.
- Securus, ViaPath, and local telecom incumbents can bundle tablets, calls, and commissary, pressuring adoption.
- If states mandate zero-fee calling without vendor reimbursement, Ameelio's nonprofit model collapses.
What makes Ameelio unique
- Ameelio Connect is free-to-use and reached 16 states by July 2026.
- Iowa DOC says its video calls cost under $0.01 per minute.
- New York tariff filed July 25, 2025 shows secure voice, video, and e-messaging.
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