Captioned Telephone on your Computer
Having difficulty hearing on the telephone? Check out WebCapTel® – a free service that let’s you listen to what your caller is saying while you read captions (right on your computer screen) of anything you missed! All you need is a telephone (any phone will work) and a computer connected to the internet and you can begin taking advantage of this free service today!
With WebCapTel®, you won’t miss a beat! Register today at www.sprintcaptel.com and enjoy captioned telephone communication over the web – with ease.
WebCapTel® Benefits
- Is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week!
- Free domestic long-distance calling!
- Absolutely nothing to download and install! Everything is done while online at www.sprintcaptel.com.
- Works on both PCs and Macs!
- There is NEVER a charge to use the WebCapTel® service! The only exception would be if you use a wireless phone and your provider charges you for minutes.
- You do NOT need to change your telephone or internet provider to use WebCapTel®, in fact, you don’t have to change a thing!
The only requirements are:
- Internet connection (Dial-up, DSL, Cable, T1, etc.)
- Laptop or desktop computer with an Internet browser (Internet Explorer version 7, Firefox 2.0, Safari 3.0, Opera 9.25)
- Cell, desk, cordless or amplified phone that can receive calls.
Finally, communication freedom that lets you relax. Bookmark www.sprintcaptel.com today!
Download and print your own WebCapTel® 'Call Me' cards to hand out to your friends, relatives and those you do business with.
Making a call
After logging into www.sprintcaptel.com, you will be at the “Place Call” screen. It will ask for two phone numbers:
- "My Telephone Number" for the telephone you will be using to listen and talk
- Number to Dial for the person you are calling.
Receiving a call
After logging into www.sprintcaptel.com, you will be at the "Place Call" screen. Click on the "Incoming calls" tab. Enter the telephone number of the telephone you want to receive a call on. Your caller will dial 1-800-933-7219. After dialing that number, your caller will be prompted to enter the 10 digit number to reach you and then press pound.
CLICK! LISTEN READ! TALK! It’s that simple!