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.
Does CaptionCall require internet?
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 you get captions on Iphone?
Go to Settings > Accessibility > Subtitles & Captioning. If you prefer closed captioning or subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing when available, turn on Closed Captions + SDH. Tap Style, then choose an existing caption style or create a new style based on the following: Font, size, and color.
Why is my caption phone not working?
If your CapTel phone is not working the way you expect, try unplugging your phone from the power adapter, wait one minute, then plug the power back in. This “resets” your CapTel in the same way you might “restart” your computer.
Is CaptionCall a federal contractor?
Use regulations The captioned telephone industry is regulated by the Federal Government through the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
Is CaptionCall working from home?
Can I work from home? Many Captioning Agents are working from home due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. You are required to interview and train in the office. CaptionCall is committed to adhering with state and local social distancing guidelines.
How does CaptionCall phone work?
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.
How does a closed caption phone work?
When a call is made, the captioned phone 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.
Is there a cell phone with captions?
With CaptionCall Mobile, you can use your mobile device to make and receive captioned phone calls wherever you are. CaptionCall Mobile is available at no cost to people with hearing loss who need captions to use the phone effectively on Apple iOS and Android devices.
Does iPhone have closed captioning for phone calls?
eyeHear. This app uses Siri’s speech recognition to provide captioning to users. Press and hold the iPhone screen to caption what you or others are saying in large, easy-to-read text. Includes a keyboard interface to accommodate those without speech.
Is there an app for captioncall for iPhone?
CaptionCall Mobile on the App Store This app is available only on the App Store for iPhone and iPad. Catch it all with CaptionCall. CaptionCall helps people with hearing loss who need captions to use the phone to clearly understand what the caller is saying through captioned conversations.
Can a person with hearing loss use captioncall mobile?
With CaptionCall Mobile, you can use your mobile device to make and receive captioned phone calls wherever you are. CaptionCall Mobile is available at no cost to people with hearing loss who need captions to use the phone effectively on Apple iOS and Android devices.
How does a caption phone work on a cell phone?
The unit uses voice-to-text technology, assisted by captioning agents, to transcribe your conversation so that other speakers’ words appear on your CaptionCall screen. Our simplistic captioned phone is basic and intuitive to use.
Is there a privacy policy for captioncall mobile?
The developer, CaptionCall, LLC, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy. Privacy practices may vary, for example, based on the features you use or your age.
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