Inmate cell phone possession in Alabama prisons has been a persistent issue. Inmates often obtain these prison contrabands through various means. Some have them thrown over prison or jail fences, while others may receive them from correctional staff who supply inmates with phones for money. This activity is often fueled by low pay among correctional officers, loose supervision, and poor recruitment standards. Despite the strict rules against cell phones in prisons, understanding the issue of cell phone smuggling by inmates is critical as they still find ways to charge their devices.