Over-The-Phone Interpreting (OPI)

LinkingVoices OPI connects you to a professional interpreter in seconds, any time of day, from any phone. No apps, no hardware, no delays—just clear, accurate communication when it matters most.

Why OPI with LinkingVoices

  • Instant access, 24/7/365: Peak hours, emergencies, distributed teams—OPI scales with your demand.
  • Industry-trained interpreters: Specialists versed in sector terminology and cultural nuance.
  • Hundreds of languages: Coverage for your frontline, contact center, clinics, branches, and field teams.
  • Consistent quality: Structured onboarding, continuous training, and ongoing performance reviews.
  • Privacy-first operations: Strict confidentiality, secure connections, and role-based access to minimize risk.
  • Flexible commercial model: Per-minute usage, volume bundles, and multi-site accounts.

Common Use Cases

  • Healthcare: Intake, triage, care coordination, discharge instructions, billing explanations.
  • Legal & public services: Client interviews, statements, hearings support, victim services.
  • Financial services & insurance: Onboarding, claims, collections, product support.
  • Customer service & logistics: Technical support, order status, delivery coordination.
  • Education & community: Enrollment, family meetings, community outreach.

How It Works

  1. Dial in: Call your dedicated access number (or launch from your account portal).
  2. Select language: Tell us the language, and optionally the specialty (e.g., medical, legal).
  3. Get connected: We route you to a qualified interpreter in seconds.
  4. Consecutive interpretation: Clear, neutral delivery that keeps the conversation flowing.
  5. Wrap-up: End the call; usage details can appear in your admin dashboard if enabled.

Service Standards

  • Fast connection times for priority lines and critical environments.
  • Terminology accuracy: Client glossaries and style guides where applicable.
  • Operational consistency: Standardized introductions, turn-taking, and closure protocols.
  • Quality assurance: Live monitoring, coaching, and continuous improvement.

Integration & Control

  • Multi-user access: PINs or credentials by team, department, or site.
  • Centralized admin: Manage users, languages, and permissions from a single panel.
  • Easy deployment: Works with standard telephony, softphones, and contact-center platforms.

Business Outcomes

  • Reduce friction and wait times in multilingual interactions.
  • Improve experience and trust for customers, patients, and community members.
  • Lower risk of misunderstandings that lead to rework, complaints, or compliance issues.
  • Optimize costs: Pay for what you use—no heavy fixed overhead.

Optional Add-Ons

  • Priority language lists and interpreter profiles by specialty.
  • Client glossaries and briefing notes for recurring scenarios.
  • Usage reporting for finance, compliance, and capacity planning.