by George Heymann
Hamilton CapTel is a free 24/7 service that delivers real-time word-for-word transcriptions of phone calls for the hearing impaired — similar to captions on a television. Cap Tell has previously been available for home and business users on specially equipped traditional counter-top telephones.
CapTel is now available on an expanding list of devices from traditional phones, computers and mobile phones including Android, Blackberry and iOS. A complete list of compatible handsets and networks is available at http://ht.ly/582Pc.
In order to utilize the Cap Tel Mobile service, you must have an account with Hamilton Web Cap Tel, a compatible smartphone with both voice and data service, and a hands-free headset that works with hearing aids or cochlear implants. You can sign up for a account at http://ht.ly/582sw.
“We are dedicated to delivering technologically advanced solutions that are easily accessible to individuals who experience hearing loss. More importantly, users now have the ability to place and receive phone calls away from their home or office,” said Dixie Ziegler, vice president of Hamilton Relay, provider of Hamilton Mobile CapTel service. “With the introduction of this new app, Hamilton Mobile CapTel is now compatible with even more smartphones — Android, BlackBerry and iPhone. We are excited about more people having access to Hamilton Mobile CapTel as more platforms are now available.
“The development of the Hamilton Mobile CapTel App for Android marks an incredible milestone for us. There are nearly 36 million individuals in the U.S. who experience hearing loss and the addition of the Hamilton Mobile CapTel App for Android means that more of those individuals will be able to get back in the conversation,” said Ziegler.
The application screens are straightforward. To get started with the mobile application, you must first enter your account information. To place a call, you simply enter the number you are calling then click the large green call button. To receive calls, the caller must first dial a toll-free number, then your mobile phone number followed by the # sign. (See sample screens below)
Hamilton Mobile Cap Tel works on 3G, 4G or WiFi connections and can be downloaded from the Android Marketplace, The Apple AppStore or Blackberry World.
