Prison Tablets

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Providing prisoners access to educational content

Prison systems are allowing certain prisoners to use preprogramed computer tablets for the purpose of educating themselves. 

Prison service provider JPay is one of the primary providers of such tablets which typically sell for about $70 and are available depending on the rules of the prison facility. 

Prison tablets provide access to a comprehensive library of educational materials. 

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