Can I take that call without hearing every word?
A captioned phone call is a normal phone call with the other person's words appearing on your screen in real time, so you can read anything you miss. No lip-reading, no 'sorry, can you repeat that?' loop, no third party listening in. Just the call, plus the words.
How captioned phone calls work
When you place or answer a call in Rogervoice, an on-device and cloud AI pipeline transcribes the other person's audio as it happens and displays the text on your screen. There is no human stenographer on the line. The call is a normal phone call, the captions are an overlay you can read at your own pace.
Who captioned calls are for
Anyone who wants to catch every word: people with progressive or hidden hearing loss, people whose hearing dips in noisy places, professionals who take calls in cafés and airports, family members supporting a parent, and Deaf and hard of hearing users who need reliable text of every conversation.
Is it really free?
In the US, captioned calling for people with hearing loss is federally funded under the FCC's Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) program. Certified providers, Rogervoice included, are reimbursed for delivering the service, so eligible users pay nothing and see no ads.
Frequently asked
What is a captioned phone call?
A captioned phone call is a regular voice call where the other person's speech is transcribed to text on your screen in real time. You hear the audio the same way you always do; the captions let you read anything you missed.
Are captioned calls free in the US?
Yes, for eligible US residents with hearing loss, captioned calling is funded by the FCC's TRS program. Rogervoice is an FCC-certified IP CTS provider, so the app and captions are free.
Do I need a special phone?
No. Rogervoice runs on the iPhone or Android you already own. There is no set-top box, no wall outlet, and no need to change your phone number.
Captions that keep up with you.
Free, FCC-certified captioned calling on the phone you already own.