TAI knows your telecommunications device needs to keep up with you. Our wireless program makes the newest communications devices accessible to you for your communication needs!
What Equipment is Available?
The applicant is allowed to select one wireless device. Wireless devices include:
Tablets (Wi-Fi only):
- iPad
- iPad Mini®
- Samsung Tablet
- Google Pixel Tablet
Smartphones (Unlocked):
- iPhone 15
- iPhone SE
- Samsung Galaxy
- Google Pixel
The smartphones are unlocked and many features work with Wi-Fi. You may add cellular service if you choose, by contacting your local cellular service provider.
Ready to Communicate!
Once your application has been approved, your wireless device is shipped directly to you and assistance is available through our authorized wireless equipment vendors.
How do the apps on wireless devices work for assisting with telecommunications?
The apps are designed to assist individuals who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, or have speech difficulty. Read more about assistive apps for each unique need below!
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Video Phone
- Convo – From the only Deaf-owned VRS provider comes the most natural calling experience for deaf and hard of hearing people. We believe that you should always maintain ownership of your call, and we achieve this through our highly-qualified interpreters and intuitive app design.
- Purple P3 – P3 Mobile is the on-the-go VRS (Video Relay Service) app that makes it easy for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals to make and receive VP calls anywhere using a Wi-Fi or a cellular data connection.
- Sorenson nTouch – With unrivaled features supported by passionate interpreters, the ntouch® app provides the power of Sorenson Relay anytime, anywhere – even on the go. ntouch now includes the Sorenson Wavello feature that lets you and everyone on the call Be Seen.
- Z5 – With Z5 Mobile, the industry’s premier VRS (Video Relay Service) app, deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals can make and receive videophone calls anywhere using Wi-Fi or a cellular data connection. And now we’ve completely redesigned this app to bring you the top features and experience in the industry.
Captioning Apps
- CaptionCall – CaptionCall Mobile empowers deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals to make and receive phone calls with instant live captions. CaptionCall Mobile offers captioned phone calls in real-time at no cost to qualified deaf and hard-of-hearing users in an easy-to-use mobile app that integrates seamlessly into daily life and work.
- CaptionMate – Calls you can see. By being FCC certified and thanks to a federally funded program,CaptionMate provides a free service for individuals with hearing loss that allows users the ability to read both sides of a phone conversation instantaneously. CaptionMate works on smart phones, tablets, and all other phones, even your landline.
- ClearCaptions – From the provider of innovative in-home phone captioning comes this mobile version for individuals with hearing loss. Wherever you go, you can enjoy captioned mobile calls so you’ll never miss a word.
- Hamilton CapTel – Talking on the phone can be a challenge for people with hearing loss. For nearly 20 years, Hamilton® CapTel® has made more than 250 million captioned calls possible for people who have difficulty hearing over the phone — all at no cost to the user.
- InnoCaption – Difficulty hearing phone calls? If your hearing loss makes understanding phone calls challenging, download the InnoCaption app for FAST, FREE, and ACCURATE real-time call captions. Our service is available at NO-COST to eligible users in the United States because we are funded by the FCC’s Telecommunications Relay Services Fund.
- Nagish – Nagish uses artificial intelligence (AI) to convert text-to-speech and speech-to-text in real time. Our tech makes it easy to place and receive calls without hearing or speaking. Instead, you can type and read.
Relay Services
- T-Mobile IP Relay – IP Relay, provided by T-Mobile for iOS devices, is a no cost internet-based telecommunications Mobile app available for people who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, DeafBlind, or who have a Speech Disability who can make and receive relay calls and communicate using text on iOS 9 or higher, including iPad devices. Connect with a qualified relay operator via IP Relay. Features include integrated contact list, call history, and access to live customer care.
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Captioning Apps
- CaptionCall – CaptionCall Mobile empowers deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals to make and receive phone calls with instant live captions. CaptionCall Mobile offers captioned phone calls in real-time at no cost to qualified deaf and hard-of-hearing users in an easy-to-use mobile app that integrates seamlessly into daily life and work.
- CaptionMate – Calls you can see. By being FCC certified and thanks to a federally funded program,CaptionMate provides a free service for individuals with hearing loss that allows users the ability to read both sides of a phone conversation instantaneously. CaptionMate works on smart phones, tablets, and all other phones, even your landline.
- ClearCaptions – From the provider of innovative in-home phone captioning comes this mobile version for individuals with hearing loss. Wherever you go, you can enjoy captioned mobile calls so you’ll never miss a word.
- Hamilton CapTel – Talking on the phone can be a challenge for people with hearing loss. For nearly 20 years, Hamilton® CapTel® has made more than 250 million captioned calls possible for people who have difficulty hearing over the phone — all at no cost to the user.
- InnoCaption – Difficulty hearing phone calls? If your hearing loss makes understanding phone calls challenging, download the InnoCaption app for FAST, FREE, and ACCURATE real-time call captions. Our service is available at NO-COST to eligible users in the United States because we are funded by the FCC’s Telecommunications Relay Services Fund.
- Nagish – Nagish uses artificial intelligence (AI) to convert text-to-speech and speech-to-text in real time. Our tech makes it easy to place and receive calls without hearing or speaking. Instead, you can type and read.
Video Chat
- Google Meet – Google Meet is a high-quality video calling app designed to help you have meaningful and fun interactions with your friends, family, colleagues, and classmates, wherever they are.
- Marco Polo – Marco Polo is the video chat app that brings you closer to the people who matter most without asking you to compromise on trust.
- Skype – Skype is the best way to stay connected with anyone, anywhere, anytime. Whether you want to talk to your family, friends or colleagues. You can make free video calls with up to 100 people, send and receive text messages, use ChatGPT with others, send voice messages, emojis, share your screen to show what you’re working on.
- Zoom – Reimagine how you work with Zoom Workplace, an all-in-one, AI-powered collaboration platform that combines team chat, meetings, phone*, whiteboard, calendar, mail, notes, and more. Use Zoom for iOS with any free or paid Zoom license.
Relay Services
- T-Mobile IP Relay – IP Relay, provided by T-Mobile for iOS devices, is a no cost internet-based telecommunications Mobile app available for people who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, DeafBlind, or who have a Speech Disability who can make and receive relay calls and communicate using text on iOS 9 or higher, including iPad devices. Connect with a qualified relay operator via IP Relay. Features include integrated contact list, call history, and access to live customer care.
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Alternative Augmentative Communication
- Proloquo2Go – Tap images. Type words. Speak. Proloquo2Go is an easy to use communication app for people who cannot speak or need help being understood. Featuring natural sounding voices, including real children’s voices, Proloquo2Go is a simple yet powerful AAC (augmentative and alternative communication) tool. The app is fully customizable and can be utilized to build language skills and grow with a person’s communication, supporting both beginning and advanced communicators.
Proloquo2Go is the default AAC app installed on TAI wireless devices. If you prefer to use a different AAC app, you can request it through the equipment vendor during voucher redemption. TAI vouchers cover AAC apps with a one-time payment fee but do not support subscription-based models.
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Specialized wireless compatible headsets or neckloops, flashing ringer, and/or tactile ringers are also available. Learn about our available accessories here!
