Are ClearCaptions free?

ClearCaptions phone captioning service is completely free for qualified individuals whose hearing loss requires captions to communicate over the phone.

How much is ClearCaptions?

The cost to purchase a CapTel telephone directly is $75, however there are many programs available for people who have hearing loss to receive a CapTel phone free or at a reduced rate.

Is ClearCaptions a legitimate company?

Clear captions is a highly unethical company with subpar product. They Target the senior market in hopes of giving away their federally funded caption phone. Unfortunately, the phone is extremely flawed and causes nothing but a frustration for the seniors.

Is CapTel service free?

CapTel phones work with a no-cost Captioning Service to show every word your caller says. It's like closed captions on TV, for your phone!

Is clear caption safe?

As for your information being secure on the device: According to ClearCaptions Support, the device and app do store the conversations captions on them as a reference to its user, but those conversations can be deleted as needed by the user via commands built into the phone and/or app's settings.

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Does Medicare pay for captioned phones?

Regardless of the Medicare advantage plan you have, any audiologist or HCP you see will be able to offer you no-cost Internet Protocol Captioned Telephone Service (IP-CTS), such as CaptionCall, if your hearing necessitates the use of captioned telephone service.

Do you need a landline for CaptionCall?

Previously, you needed to have a landline or an internet connection to get captioned telephone service. But today, CaptionCall's Internet Protocol Captioned Telephone Service (IP CTS), can provide captioned telephone service to people without internet.

Who pays for CapTel phone?

Whether you receive a CapTel phone through a program or purchase a CapTel phone directly, there are no ongoing costs beyond what you already pay for your current telephone service. CapTel telephones are available at no cost to anyone with hearing loss who needs a captioning service to communicate effectively via phone.

Is there a monthly fee for a CapTel phone?

CapTel phones work with a Captioning Service as part of a federally-funded program that supports telephone accessibility for people with hearing loss. No costs for the Captioning Service are passed on to consumers – no monthly fees, no service agreements.

Who qualifies for a ClearCaptions phone?

ClearCaptions phone captioning service is available to individuals who are hard-of-hearing and have hearing loss that necessitates their use of the service. To qualify for ClearCaptions products and services you must be a U.S. resident and certify that your hearing loss inhibits your ability to use the phone.

How do I get a free TTY phone?

To get a free caption phone and service, people with hearing loss must certify that they have a hearing loss that necessitates use of captioned telephone service. Companies that offer caption phones will be able to guide you through the qualification process.

Does ClearCaptions work on cell phones?

ClearCaptions makes your smartphone even smarter.

Download the ClearCaptions app on your iPhone or Android smartphone, sign in and start a call right from the app. When your party answers, ClearCaptions displays his or her words directly on your screen. You can view captions on your iPad or iPod® touch, too.

Is there a cell phone for hearing impaired?

The Jitterbug Flip2 is a great option to consider as you shop around for the perfect cell phone for those with hearing loss! Not only is it reasonably priced, it is also easy to use and comes with useful health features.

What is the best phone for hearing impaired?

How does CapTel captioning service work?

How do I get a caption phone?

How do I get one? You can ask your hearing care provider for help, or sign up directly with a captioned telephone retailer (see below). Many people qualify for special state programs where they can obtain a captioned phone at a reduced rate or for free.

How do I set up CaptionCall on my phone?

You can make calls using the Dialpad, or touch the Recents or Contacts icon and select the name/number you wish to call. Captioning will start automatically.

Are all landline phones hearing aid compatible?

While the FCC requires workplace, public, and emergency phones to be compatible, you can purchase a landline or mobile phone that also has this compatibility for personal use. Landlines: Some landline phones, including cordless models, are hearing aid compatible.

What is the easiest smartphone to use for seniors?

How can I use my iPhone for hard of hearing?

Use Live Listen, a feature that turns your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch into a remote microphone that sends sound from your environment to your Made for iPhone hearing aids or your AirPods.

Is there an app for Closed Captioning?

AutoCap is available for both Android and iOS devices. The app boasts a 'wide variety of fonts, colors and text animation'. Clips is Apple's iOS editing app that has video captioning as one of its features.

What does toll free TTY mean?

A TTY is a telephone-typewriter hybrid that transmits text-based messages to another TTY over the telephone network. Conversely, the other party may call the person with a disability by dialing a toll-free number (1-800-855-0511) to reach a TTY relay operator.

What happens when you call a TTY number?

TTY users can directly call other TTY numbers or they can call a Relay Service. The Relay Service operator will receive the messages on a TTY and relay the messages, by standard phone, to a person who does not have a TTY. A standard phone user can also place a call through the Relay Service operator to a TTY user.