Captell Captioned Telephone

Yes, a new technology is here. From 1.1.2007 - available in NYC. I ordered one.

Today April 10, 2007 I am using Captel in a new way.
People can call me through relay by calling Captel 877-243-2823 and than request to get connected to my phone number.
A great addition. However, I am looking forward to be able that people will call my number directly and get the relay services if they or me wish to. The team at Captel provide excellent and friendly customer support.

The telephone that displays written, word-for-word captions of everything the caller says

Ideal for people with some degree of hearing loss, the Captioned Telephone (CapTel™) works like any other telephone with one important addition: It displays every word the caller says throughout the conversation. CapTel users can listen to the caller, and can also read the written captions in the CapTel's bright display window.

Captel phone is working nicely on Time Warner digital phone!!! Josh was right - When I called, no one in the phone company or in CapTel knew it will work.

Nest stage
Now that I wish to improve the effectiveness of Captel I wish to try the 2 line option.
In Boston I used the 2 line VCO using one line with the option of 3 way call.

I see that Time Warner added a new 3 way call service. I asked to add the feature to my phone.

"The advantages of two-line captioned telephone include direct inbound dialing, call waiting, call forwarding, direct 911 calling, and the ability to have two or more persons on the call at the same time"

I hope it will work.
http://www.captionedtelephone.com/

Notes May 2.2005
CapTel is great - I use the two line - the service is excellent and customer service by Michelle Mode is the best.


New options are throught WebCapTel
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WebCapTel is a new Internet-based addition to the CapTel service. It is being offered nationwide by Sprint (www.sprintcaptel.com) and Hamilton (www.hamiltoncaptel.com) .

WebCapTel brings CapTel services to those in states where CapTel in not a relay offering and those who prefer to use VOIP, cable and cellular phone services. It also offers mobility. All you need is a computer with an Internet connection and a phone. For instance, you can use a cell phone and a laptop in a coffee shop with a wireless network or from your kitchen table.