To get around the outrageously insulting fees that EverCom charges, just buy a cheap Tracfone for 9.99 and get the area code where your loved one is incarcerated. Instead of paying a ridiculous $10.00 for 10 min. you'll only be paying about $1.00 for 10 min. I had to repeat my message so that it would sum up to 100 words...sorry :^( To get around the outrageously insulting fees that EverCom charges, just buy a cheap Tracfone for 9.99 and get the area code where your loved one is incarcerated. Instead of paying a ridiculous $10.00 for 10 min. you'll only be paying about $1.00 for 10 min. read full review »