How much is a ClearCaptions phone?

who do I contact? ClearCaptions' Customer Experience Team is available to help you with any aspect of the ClearCaptions services. Just call us at 866-868-8695 or email [email protected].

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.

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 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.

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.

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Does Medicare pay for caption 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.

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.

Is CapTel service free?

There is no cost to use the CapTel Captioning Service, however any long distance telephone charges or Internet service charges (if appropriate) do apply.

Is CapTel phone free?

You can get a CapTel phone in several different ways:

Free or at a reduced rate through your state's Equipment Distribution Program Learn More. Free with certification from your doctor or audiologist Learn More. By purchasing a CapTel phone online through WCI Order Now.

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.

How does a closed caption phone work?

When a call is made, the captioned phone (landline or via the app) automatically connects to a Captioned Telephone Service (CTS). When the other person answers the phone, the caller hears whatever they say just like with a traditional telephone call.

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.

How do I contact ClearCaptions?

Contact Customer Support at 866-868-8695 or email us at: [email protected]. We'll be happy to help you set up your phone and get your call captioning ready and working.

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.

How do I return a CapTel phone?

If you do not wish to uphold this agreement, or if you no longer need the CaptionCall phone, please arrange for its return at no cost: 1-877-557-2227.

What is a CapTel device?

Captioned Telephone (or CapTel for short) is a new telephone technology that allows people to receive word-for-word captions of their telephone conversations. It is similar in concept to Captioned Television, where spoken words appear as written text for viewers to read.

What is a cap phone?

A common area phone (CAP) is typically placed in an area like a lobby or another area that is available to a lot of people. For example, a reception area phone, door phone or meeting room phone, CAPs are set up as devices rather than users and automatically sign into a network.

Is CapTel available in UK?

In the UK, there is a single captioned telephone service provider using the PSTN – Teletec Ltd., Cranfield, Bedfordshire. This company has been offering the CapTel service, only usable with their special phone equipment incorporating Teletec‟s proprietary technology.

What is the loudest phone for hard of hearing?

The Doro Magna 4000 is one of THE loudest phones in production today, boasting a powerful 60dB voice volume and a 90dB ringer volume. That's about 6 times louder than a standard phone!

What is the easiest cell phone for seniors?

How do you use a landline phone with a hearing aid?

Pick up the handset on your landline home phone (or press “Call” on the portable phone) and dial the phone number (B) as you normally do to make a call. After a short while you will hear the call tone in your hearing aids indicating that the call is now connected through your Streamer and hearing aids.