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.
New USB Option for Large Print Captions
Now CapTel users can view conversation captions on their computer screen, at any size or font style they choose. The new CapTel USB option lets you connect the CapTel phone to a computer to view captions on the computer monitor. Learn more.
How can I get CapTel?
CapTel is currently only available in states that offer the CapTel Captioning Service as part of their Relay Service. To see if your state offers CapTel, please visit: States Providing CapTel Service
Long Distance Charges
Make sure long distance charges are billed correctly to your calling plan
See CapTel in Action!
Learn more about CapTel with this introductory video you can view online.
"CapTel helps me do my job and go about my business in a way that I remember doing before I lost my hearing."
— R. B., Wisconsin
"I can honestly say I enjoy using the telephone again."
— L. W., Maryland
Federal CapTel
CapTel service is available in all 50 states & District of Columbia for active Federal Employees.
Contact Us
(888) 269-7477 (voice)
(866) 670-9134 (español)
(800) 482-2424 (TTY)
CapTel@CapTelMail.com