Free phone for deaf and hard of hearing from Caption Call

Quote from handyguy : I think these have always been free from the state. If you are Deaf, these are not for you as there is no where for you to type, you have to talk to the person. Also, answering machine function with these things is very complex. This is not a TTY. One more thing, there is a about a ten sec wait for captioning to begin & your caller may hang up. But it's nice for people who need it.

I'm curious if you actually have one of these or just assuming things.

I actually have one and want to clear up some of your assumptions.

1) These types of things are not always free. CapTel for instance, you are required to pay for your own CapTel and you pay to maintain/repair it out of your own pocket. CaptionCall does not let you buy these outright (I tried because I wanted to see what the value of these were), but instead issues a 1 time $149 licensing fees to use them, unless there is a promo going. In return, CapionCall still owns the phone and maintains and repairs it for you, free of charge.

2) Deaf people can talk. Many deaf people use these.

3) The answering machine function is as simple as pressing 2 buttons and holding the phone up to the answering machine. Very straightforward. Or in the case of voicemail, you put your voicemail access # into the settings. Then it's as simple as pressing 1 button to access your voicemail.

4) There is only about a 3-5 wait for CaptionCall to connect. In which either 1) You are calling someone, by the time they answer, it's captioning already or 2) When you answer, you can answer with "Good morning/evening XXXX residence, who are you calling for?" and by the time they respond, the captioning has already started.

Quote from handyguy : If you are Deaf, these are not for you as there is no where for you to type, you have to talk to the person.

Are you implying that all deaf people can't talk?

Quote from NatalieSha : Are you implying that all deaf people can't talk?

They are also dumb too! Didn't you know that. /sarcasm

Quote from thinkfire : They are also dumb too! Didn't you know that. /sarcasm

Yeah. VERY annoying stereotype.

Got my emails from the local installer. He will be coming to my sister's place and installing hers on monday the 7th and confirmed that Sorenson started CaptionCall with their resources to build the company.

All set to have the Caption Call rep come next week. As a PP mentioned, the rep coming to our house is locally based. Thanks again, OP, can't wait to try out this service.

Rescheduled to Wednesday.

Quote from RiverF : Got my mom a free Caption Call [captioncall.me]. Coupon code: CAS70150 but is also currently posted on website.

My mother got hers a few days ago and she is calling everyone on it now, haha, some people are probably wishing I hadn't gotten it for her.

I'll be seeing her this week, be cool to check it out in person.

Quote from RiverF : she is calling everyone on it now, haha, some people are probably wishing I hadn't gotten it for her.

I'm sure some people are saying that about me too.

PS: Republicans need not apply. This is one of those "Freebies" that's bankrupting America right now. /sarcasm *rimshot*

Quote from RiverF : My mother got hers a few days ago and she is calling everyone on it now, haha, some people are probably wishing I hadn't gotten it for her. I'll be seeing her this week, be cool to check it out in person.

Quote from thinkfire : I'm sure some people are saying that about me too. PS: Republicans need not apply. This is one of those "Freebies" that's bankrupting America right now. /sarcasm *rimshot*

Oh goodness. Let's not dive into the black hole of politics, but I totally get what you are saying there. ;-)

On another note, I am surprised this has not gone front page. Price mistakes and everything else end up on the front page all the time.

You can't beat free.

I think I'll definitively email this deal to my grandma because she has hearing problems. I think its great that they are giving a discount to people who have trouble hearing, great idea!

Thanks for posting this deal, it seems really great. I think its great that they are giving a deal to people with disabilities, it seems really nice thing to do. I'll be sure to check it out!

Quote from ernies : Thanks for posting this deal, it seems really great. I think its great that they are giving a deal to people with disabilities, it seems really nice thing to do. I'll be sure to check it out!

Many people have probably already paid for this, since the taxes on phone bills fund these types of services.

So if you are a senior with hearing loss and you paid $1 a month in phone taxes for the last 50 years, thats $600 you contributed to these funds.

It's nice to see these programs and know that those taxes aren't just going into someone's pocket to fatten up their wallets, unlike a lot of other types of taxes/breaks.

Thanks for the coupon code.

I bought one for my Mother in Law.
Impressed her with it so this thing made my DAY!
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