How much does a CaptionCall phone cost?

CaptionCall is an FCC-authorized captioned telephone service provider and is compensated by the government for providing this service. No costs are passed on to qualified users.

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.

Is there a monthly fee for a 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 clear caption phone really free?

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

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.

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Who pays CapTel?

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.

How can I get free captions on my 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.

Is clear caption legitimate?

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. Return rate on the phone is at minimum 80%.

How much is clear caption?

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.

How do you qualify for CaptionCall?

Who qualifies to get CaptionCall? To be eligible to use CaptionCall, you must have hearing loss that necessitates the use of captioned telephone service. At the time of installation, you will be required to complete a self-certification and provide other mandatory registration information.

How is CaptionCall funded?

CaptionCall is federally funded as part of Title IV of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), so there's no cost for qualifying individuals.

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How does a closed caption phone work?

The CTS communications assistant, a specially trained operator, hears the person you want to talk to. The CA repeats or re-voices what that person says and speech recognition technology automatically transcribes the CA's voice into text (captions) which is displayed on the captioned telephone.

Where is CaptionCall located?

CaptionCall is a privately held company headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah. Support centers and staff are located throughout the United States to provide friendly, personal help to our users.

What does CaptionCall mean?

Similar to captioned television, CaptionCall uses advanced technology and a communications assistant to quickly provide written captions of what callers say on a large, easy-to-read screen. It works like a regular telephone – simply dial and answer calls as usual – speak and listen using a phone handset like always.

Are there cell phones with closed captioning?

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This Apple app offers real-time captioning on your mobile phone with ClearCaptions Mobile. ClearCaptions is an FCC-certified service made possible through a federally-funded program for qualified individuals with hearing loss.

How does CapTel captioning service work?

Is there a phone for people hard of hearing?

CapTel is a user-friendly captioned telephone that summons captions at the push of a button. Some models are made for people with low vision, too.

Does CaptionCall work with VoIP?

The CaptionCall phone uses a VoIP service that uses an Internet connection to make and receive calls.

Is CaptionCall secure?

Information generated by users such as contact information saved on the CaptionCall phone or CaptionCall Mobile app is accessible only to users and is securely stored on our networks. The voice of individuals who call or receive calls from our customers are never recorded in the process of generating captions.

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