No, GTL (Global Tel Link) and ConnectNetwork are not the same company, but they are related in the sense that ConnectNetwork is a service provided by GTL.

GTL (Global Tel Link) is a company that provides various communication, payment, and technology solutions for correctional facilities and their inmates. They offer services such as inmate telephone services, video visitation, messaging, and other communication options.

ConnectNetwork, on the other hand, is a brand and service platform offered by GTL. It provides a range of services for friends and family members of inmates to stay connected with their loved ones who are incarcerated. These services may include depositing funds into inmate accounts, scheduling and conducting video visitations, sending messages, and accessing other features related to inmate communication and support.

GTL is the parent company that offers various services for correctional facilities and inmates, while ConnectNetwork is a specific service platform provided by GTL for friends and family members of inmates to communicate and support their loved ones during incarceration.