CapTel Service

Photograph of woman using CapTel serviceFlexibility and Freedom to choose a CapTel phone!

Maine Captioned Telephone (CapTel) Service provides a variety of phones to choose from, allowing FLEXIBILITY to pick a device that fits your needs. There are different models available – a traditional style, a modern touch screen or a large screen for easy reading.

Let Maine CapTel give you the confidence of knowing all conversations are captioned – giving you FREEDOM to enjoy the phone again.

Flexibility with a CapTel phone

With different options available, you may have a hard time deciding which phone to choose. CapTel is here to help! Check out the available models below.

CapTel 2400i

Touch-Screen Convenience

A tablet-style telephone with a large, touch-screen display and helpful menu graphics. Ideal for people who prefer a contemporary telephone design.

Features Bluetooth® connectivity, letting you enjoy hands-free calls with your headset, neckloop or other Bluetooth-enabled device. WiFi compatible.

CapTel 840 & 840i

Traditional Style Phones

For people who prefer the familiarity of a traditional telephone look and feel.

  • CapTel 840 – For people who don’t have Internet access. This model relies on a landline (analog telephone line).
  • CapTel 840i – For people who have high-speed Internet.

CapTel 880i

Extra Large Display

Ideal for people who have low vision or difficulty reading the standard caption sizes. CapTel 880i allows users to customize the font sizes, styles and colors on a large display.

CapTel 840

For people who don't have Internet access, the CapTel 840 relies on a landline (analog telephone line) to provide captions and voice. This is also known as a one-line CapTel.

CapTel 840 Phone Features

  • Requires an analog phone line. DSL can be supported if using an appropriate filter
  • Large screen with easy-to-read captions
  • Built-in answering machine with captions
  • One touch button to reach customer service 24/7
  • Captions available in English and Spanish

Requirements for CapTel 840

Line 1: Telephone line : *

  • Analog
  • DSL with digital filter

Line 2 (optional): 2nd analog telephone line *

* Not compatible with PBX system unless an analog port is available.

CapTel 840i

The CapTel 840i comes with two connections: a standard (analog) telephone line and a high speed Internet access, including WiFi capable.

Requires a standard telephone line (analog or DSL) and high-speed Internet access

CapTel 840i Phone Features

  • Large screen with easy-to-read captions
  • Built-in answering machine with captions
  • Built-in WiFi *
  • One touch button to reach customer service 24/7
  • Captions available in English and Spanish

* WiFi is available for an internet-based CapTel phone only. CapTel callers are responsible for their own long-distance call charges.

Requirements for CapTel 840i

Line 1: Telephone line *:

  • Analog
  • VoIP, DSL, or digital cable phone service with digital filter

Line 2 or Line 3:*

  • Line 2: High speed Internet connection
  • Line 3: Wireless connection to WiFi

* Not compatible with PBX system unless an analog port is available.

CapTel 880i

Ideal for people with low vision or who have difficulty reading the standard sized captions. Requires a standard telephone line (analog or DSL) and high-speed Internet access.

CapTel 880i Phone Features

  • Extremely large, high-resolution 10” screen
  • Custom font sizes, styles, and colors
  • Built-in answering machine with captions
  • Built-in WiFi *
  • Ethernet connection
  • Built-in speakerphone
  • Caller-ID capable
  • Adjustable volume control (up to 40dB gain)
  • Real time clock displayed
  • Speed dial keys for one-touch dialing of frequently called numbers
  • Phone Book to Store Frequently Dialed Numbers (up to 95 names)
  • One touch button to reach customer service 24/7
  • Captions available in English and Spanish

* WiFi is available for an internet-based CapTel phone only. CapTel callers are responsible for their own long-distance call charges.

Requirements for CapTel 880i

Line 1: Telephone line :*

  • Analog
  • VoIP, DSL, or digital cable phone service with digital filter

Line 2 or Line 3:*

  • Line 2: High speed Internet connection
  • Line 3: Wireless connection to WiFi

* Not compatible with PBX system unless an analog port is available.

CapTel 2400i

A tablet-style telephone with a large, touch-screen display and helpful menu graphics. Ideal for people who prefer a contemporary telephone design Requires a standard telephone line (analog or DSL) and high-speed Internet access.

CapTel 2400i Phone Features

  • Contemporary design for users who prefer a high-tech appearance
  • Large touch-screen with easy-to-read captions
  • Built-in answering machine with captions
  • Caller-ID capable
  • Speed dial keys for one-touch dialing of frequently called numbers
  • Bluetooth® for hands-free communication
  • Phone book feature stores up to 95 names/numbers
  • Built-in WiFi *
  • Built-in speakerphone
  • Real time clock displayed
  • Adjustable volume control (up to 40dB gain)
  • One touch button to reach customer service 24/7
  • Captions available in English and Spanish
  • AES encryption for security and privacy

* WiFi is available for an internet-based CapTel phone only. CapTel callers are responsible for their own long-distance call charges.

Requirements for CapTel 2400i

Line 1: Telephone line:*

  • Analog
  • VoIP, DSL, or digital cable phone service with digital filter

Line 2 or Line 3:*

  • Line 2: High speed Internet connection
  • Line 3: Wireless connection to WiFi

* Not compatible with PBX system unless an analog port is available.