CapTel service is provided through a federally-funded program designed specifically to assist people with hearing loss use the phone. No monthly fees, no changes to your telephone bill. *Models also available for people who don’t have Internet, call for details.
Contents
- 1 How much does it cost to use a CapTel phone?
- 2 Who pays for CapTel phone?
- 3 Does CapTel phone require Internet?
- 4 Is CaptionCall really free?
- 5 How do I register my CapTel phone?
- 6 Does Medicare pay for captioned phones?
- 7 How can I get a free hearing impaired phone?
- 8 What is captioned telephone service?
- 9 Does CaptionCall need a landline?
- 10 Does CapTel work with VOIP?
- 11 How is CaptionCall funded?
- 12 Is CaptionCall a federal contractor?
How much does it cost to use a CapTel phone?
There is no cost to use the CapTel Captioning Service, however any long distance telephone charges or Internet service charges (if appropriate) do apply.
Who pays for 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.
Does CapTel phone require Internet?
Unlike the Wi-Fi compatible models mentioned above, the CapTel 840 does not need the internet. Just connect it to an analog port to gain access to the captioning service.
Is CaptionCall really free?
No costs are passed on to qualified users. Whether you use the CaptionCall phone and service in your home, or you download the mobile app that allows you to take CaptionCall with you wherever you go, there really are no costs for you as the consumer.
How do I register my CapTel phone?
CapTel 840i/880i: Registration Help
- Go to CapTel.com/register.
- Enter the requested information, including the phone number and Electronic Serial Number (ESN) of your phone. The ESN can be found on the bottom of your CapTel phone.
- Click on Register.
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.
How can I get a free hearing impaired phone?
How seniors can get a free caption phone
- CapTel.
- CaptionCall.
- ClearCaptions.
- Hamilton CapTel.
- InnoCaption – free service for smartphones.
- Sprint CapTel.
What is captioned telephone service?
Internet Protocol Captioned Telephone Service (IP CTS) is a form of telecommunications relay service (TRS) that permits an individual who can speak but who has difficulty hearing over the telephone to use a telephone and an Internet Protocol-enabled device via the Internet to simultaneously listen to the other party
Does CaptionCall need a landline?
18, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today, CaptionCall announced a new communication feature that allows its captioned telephone service to function without a landline or home internet access. Those people also want to make calls and understand – and be understood – during phone conversations.
Does CapTel work with VOIP?
Yes, some CapTel models support VOIP service. CapTel 840i/880i/2400i models are all compatible with VOIP phone service (high-speed Internet access is also required with these models). The telephone line must be traditional analog or DSL with appropriate filter.
How is CaptionCall funded?
CaptionCall is an FCC-authorized captioned telephone service provider and is compensated for providing the captioning service by the Interstate Telecommunications Relay Service Fund, which is administered by the Federal Communications Commission.
Is CaptionCall a federal contractor?
Use regulations The captioned telephone industry is regulated by the Federal Government through the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
