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Ideal for people with hearing loss, CapTel works like any other phone – plus you see captions of everything the caller says.

Can’t Hear on the Phone?

Ideal for people with hearing loss, CapTel works like any other phone – plus you see captions of everything the caller says.

  What is CapTel?
No Cost Option

What is CapTel Captioned Telephone?

CapTel displays every word your caller says throughout the conversation. You can listen to the caller and can also read written captions – right on the display screen. Learn More

See CapTel in Action

Read and understand while still hearing their voice.

Why Choose CapTel?

People with hearing loss are eligible to receive a CapTel phone at no cost.

No Cost Option

Individuals with hearing loss may receive an Internet-based CapTel phone at no cost.

Your CapTel phone lets you select which captioning method is used to generate captions during your calls

More Choices

Choose from several different phones, whether you use Internet or not, and even how you want calls to be captioned.

CapTel Customer Service - 24/7 support. Contact Customer Service via phone, chat, or email.

24/7 Support

CapTel’s knowledgeable customer support team is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Which CapTel is right for you?

CapTel offers several different models to match your lifestyle.

CapTel 840i

Designed for people who are comfortable with a traditional-style telephone, the CapTel 840i features a large easy-to-read display with built-in answering machine.

CapTel 2400i

For people who prefer touch-screen technology, the CapTel 2400i has a large colorful display, dial-by-picture capability, and a built-in answering machine.

CapTel 880i

Ideal for people with low vision, who have difficulty viewing standard-sized captions, the CapTel 880i has extra large font sizes & display options for easy reading.
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CapTel Phone at No Cost

Individuals with hearing loss may be eligible to receive an Internet-based CapTel phone at no cost. Simply complete and submit an order form.

CapTel Phone at No Cost  

People have a lot to say about it!

I love this phone. It’s like gaining part of my independence.

“I love this phone. It’s like gaining part of my independence.”

CapTel user in North Carolina

Before CapTel, I couldn’t understand a lot of what the other party was saying, and that made conversations difficult.

“Before CapTel, I couldn’t understand a lot of what the other party was saying, and that made conversations difficult.”

CapTel user in Georgia

CapTel really has changed my life.

“CapTel really has changed my life.”

CapTel user in Utah

 Testimonials

New! See Captions on Your Mobile Phone 

Now you can see captions during your mobile phone conversations – wherever you are! – thanks to the Hamilton Mobile™ CapTel app, available for iOS or Android devices at no cost to people with hearing loss.

Apple Store  

When using Hamilton CapTel on a smartphone or tablet and not on Wi-Fi, a data plan is required. Hamilton CapTel may be used to make 911 calls but may not function the same as traditional 911 services. For more information about the benefits and limitations of Hamilton CapTel and Emergency 911 calling, visit HamiltonCapTel.com/911.

Now you can see captions during your mobile phone conversations. Speech to text on mobile phone.

CapTel In The Community

Walk4Hearing - the Hearing Loss Association of America HLAA

CapTel is active in communities nationwide, helping raise awareness for people with hearing loss. Look for CapTel in your neighborhood! Learn More