Hamilton CapTel has released the Hamilton Mobile CapTel App for Android, which makes it possible for individuals with hearing loss to make and receive captioned telephone calls on their Android smartphones

The free app allows users to listen, read captions of everything that is said during phone calls, and naturally respond.

"We are dedicated to delivering technologically advanced solutions that are easily accessible to individuals who experience hearing loss. More importantly, users now have the ability to place and receive phone calls away from their home or office," said Dixie Ziegler, vice president of Hamilton Relay. "With the introduction of this new app, Hamilton Mobile CapTel is now compatible with even more smartphones—Android, BlackBerry, and iPhone. We are excited about more people having access to Hamilton Mobile CapTel as more platforms are now available."

The new application for Android lets users do the following:

• listen to and simultaneously read captions of what's said on the Android screen;
• place and receive calls with captions on a single device;
• save and review conversations;
• integrate contacts and phone numbers; and
• read free captions in English or Spanish.

Hamilton CapTel is compatible with Android OS 2.1 and higher and works with any Android compatible headset, wired or Bluetooth.

"The development of the Hamilton Mobile CapTel App for Android marks an incredible milestone for us. There are nearly 36 million individuals in the U.S. who experience hearing loss, and the addition of the Hamilton Mobile CapTel App for Android means that more of those individuals will be able to get back in the conversation," Ziegler said.

About Hamilton CapTel

Hamilton CapTel is a service of Hamilton Relay, a division of Hamilton Telecommunications, a diversified communications and technology services provider based in Aurora, Neb. Founded in 1901, Hamilton Telecommunications has grown to encompass eight primary company divisions allowing Hamilton to operate on a local, regional and national basis. For more information about Hamilton CapTel, please visit www.hamiltoncaptel.com.