ConnectNetwork by GTL

ConnectNetwork™ helps you stay connected with incarcerated loved ones.

GTL Development · net.gtl.mobile_app

Not rated yet 1M+ downloads v4.4.2 15.1 MB Android 8.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v4.4.2 (442004)
Updated: Jun 11, 2026 (4 months ago)
APK size: 15.1 MB
Requires: Android 8.0+ (API 26)
CPU support: Any (no native code)
Category: Finance (app)
Listed since: Apr 8, 2021 (at least)
Permissions: 28 (1 sensitive)
Website: web.connectnetwork.com/contact-us
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

ConnectNetwork by GTL is an app by GTL Development in the Finance category, listed since at least April 2021. It has no native code, so it runs on any Android processor.

Since version 4.1.4, the minimum Android version rose from 6.0 to 8.0. It asks for 28 permissions, 1 of them sensitive: camera. It asks for the same permissions as version 4.4.1.

What's new in v4.4.2

Bug fixes and improvements

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

The ConnectNetwork mobile app provides quick access to our most popular services. Using the app, you can create a ConnectNetwork account, manage your account information, make deposits into various accounts, send Messages, photos and videos to your loved ones, and (NEW) take advantage of Walk-In-Retail (Pay by cash) as an alternative to using a credit card.    Our features are based on the facility. To find out which features are available to your inmate, please add them to your account.   • Create and Manage your ConnectNetwork Account   • Make Payments and Deposits for ConnectNetwork services, such as:   o AdvancePay Phone (Prepaid Collect) o Trust Fund (Inmate Trust Account)  o PIN Debit (Inmate Phone Account)   o Debit Link (Inmate Account for Tablet Services) o Walk-In-Retail, a new convenient cash payment method  • Messaging (Email)   o View your Messaging inbox, send and compose messages, and save drafts  o Use your credit or debit card to purchase Message credits  o Add a photo or video attachment to your Message  o Depending on the facility, send credits to receive a reply

Version history

4 versions are listed, going back to v4.1.4. Since v4.4.0 it requires Android 8.0+.

v4.4.2 LATEST Jun 11, 2026 15.1 MB TRUSTED v4.4.1 Sep 30, 2026 15.1 MB TRUSTED v4.4.0 Jan 15, 2026 15.1 MB TRUSTED v4.1.4 Jun 21, 2026 117.6 MB TRUSTED

All 4 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Jun 11, 2026.
Certificate issued to “Global Tel*Link Corporation” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Same certificate as the 2 other versions checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Jun 11, 2026
Validated against Google Play Jun 11, 2026
Signed byCN=ConnectNetwork, OU=Global Tel*Link Corporation, O=Global Tel*Link Corporation, L=Reston, ST=VA, C=US
Signing certificate (SHA-1)A1:4A:C3:23:D5:AA:53:16:07:8A:FD:DC:4C:48:90:C0:02:8B:CD:5D
File MD5691952aec968f71a00e03a63680a1513
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (28)

ConnectNetwork by GTL requests 28 permissions, 1 of them sensitive.

Camera Sensitive android.permission.CAMERA
Access adservices ad id android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID
Access adservices attribution android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION
Badge read (custom) com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ
Badge write (custom) com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE
Badger badge count read (custom) me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ
Badger badge count write (custom) me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Google Play install referrer com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
Home broadcast badge (custom) com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE
Home provider insert badge (custom) com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE
Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) net.gtl.mobile_app.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Launcher change badge (custom) com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE
Launcher read settings (custom) com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS
Launcher read settings (custom) com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS
Launcher read settings (custom) com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS
Launcher update badge (custom) com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE
Launcher update count (custom) com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT
Launcher update shortcut (custom) com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT
Launcher write settings (custom) com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS
Launcher write settings (custom) com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Read app badge android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE
Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
Show notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
Portrait screen android.hardware.screen.portrait

ConnectNetwork by GTL APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of ConnectNetwork by GTL for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 8.0 or later. Version 4.1.4 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 6.0 and later. Get version 4.1.4 · All versions

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is the ConnectNetwork by GTL APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. It is signed with the same certificate as the 2 other versions checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 691952aec968f71a00e03a63680a1513.