Phones for deaf or hard of hearing disabilities

If you are deaf or hard of hearing, you can choose one of these MassEDP telephones.

Serene Innovations RF 105 Signaler

• Ringer has an audible and visual alert for incoming phone calls
• Includes adjustable super loud volume up to 95dB
• Has selectable ringing patterns and tones
• Bright visual ringer
• Bed shaker (sold separately) to alert you when you sleep

Ultratec Crystal Tone Ringer

• Audible call alert
• Super loud ring volume up to 95dB
• Adjustable volume and tone settings
• Adjustable and distinctive ring patterns
• Built-in visual ring signaler

Ultratec Superprint 4425 with ASCII

• Text-based telephone if you need to type your conversations
• Includes a built-in 24-character printer
• 3 print sizes
• Includes TTY announcer
• Records the date and time at the beginning of each call
• Has automated ID
• The E-Turbo system lets you easily call directly through your relay service
• Has Relay Voice Announcer which you can program
• Built-in ring flasher
• Records call progress
• Allows you to record a programmable message
• Allows for auto-busy redial, wait for response, and 3-way calling features
• Can retrieve messages remotely
• Includes "Go Ahead" (GA) and "Stop Keying" (SK) keys
• Includes easy-touch greeting memo
• Allows for keyboard dialing, follow-on dialing, and call transfer
• Remembers numbers for dialing and redialing
• Uses Turbo Code, ASCII Code, and Baudot Code
• Includes sticky key feature for single-handed typing

You may need MassRelay service to complete your calls with this phone.

Ultratec Uniphone 1140

• Combines a telephone, TTY, and an amplifier all in one
• Volume control up to 20 dB
• Keyboard and follow-on dialing
• Perfect for voice and hearing carryover 
• Turbo Code and Auto ID
• 2-line LCD display with backlight
• Built-in ring flasher
• 8 kilobyte memory
• Auto-Answering machine with programmable message
• Printer port

Ultratec Simplicity System

• Visual call alert system
• Can flash a plugged-in lamp to alert you of incoming calls
• Includes interchangeable transmitters and receivers
• Flash patterns follow ring pattern
• Available as wall mount or desktop
• Plugs directly into telephone line
• Wall mount models include add-on strobe

Serene Innovations HD-60

• Amplifies incoming sound over 55+ dB
• Makes calls clear and easy to understand
• No distortion or echo
• Offers warnings to alert you that the handset is not reset correctly, and incoming calls are being blocked
• The Digital Tone Setting lets you to boost and enhance speech frequencies, to make sounds clearer
• Includes a large and brightly backlit keypad
• 12 one-touch programmable memory buttons.
• 2 front and side visual ring flashers
• Super loud ringer (95+ dB)  with adjustable ringing volume and tone controls
• The handset is hearing aid compatible
• Includes 3.5mm jack for neck loop, T-coil or other accessories.

Clarity XLC3.4

• Amplifies sound up to 50 dB
• Amplifies outgoing speech up to 15 dB
• Belt clip and loud and clear speakerphone for hands-free calling
• Cordless and interference-free
• Extra loud ringer (95dB) with adjustable tones
• Hearing aid compatible and TIA-1083 compliant
• Super bright visual ringer with voicemail indicator
• Direct connection to assistive listening devices or headset (2.5mm or 3.5mm)
• High contrast and large font Caller ID screen
• Talking Caller ID
• 4 tone settings
• Can be extended to up to 4 extra handsets (XLC3.1)

Geemarc AmpliVOICE50

• Easily set up to meet the user's specific needs
• Includes many talkback features
• The talkback feature will repeat the buttons you push
• Includes talking caller ID which will speak the name and number of incoming calls
• Phone book can store up to 30 numbers
• You can audibly record names so they will be announced with incoming calls
• Includes visual display for Caller ID
• Menu options are large and backlit