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On-Demand Telephone Interpretation

Professional interpreters in 220+ languages, available around the clock. No appointments, no waiting — connect in under 60 seconds.

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Transparent Pricing

One subscription. Seven minutes included. Pay-per-minute after.

No setup · No contracts

Pay $19.81 monthly. Your first 7 minutes are included; after that, usage is $2.83 per minute.

Subscription
$19.81

Monthly access. First 7 minutes included.

7 min
included
Overage
$2.83

Per minute after 7. Same flat rate when the call runs longer.

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No Minimum Charge

Pay only for what you use beyond the included 7 minutes

02
Monthly Invoicing

Itemized invoice — every call, language, duration, cost

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7 Minutes Included

Built into your monthly subscription, every month

Why On-Demand

Why choose on-demand OPI?

24/7/365 — No Scheduling

Our interpreters are live around the clock, every day of the year. Holidays, weekends, 3 AM on a Tuesday — dial in and you're connected. No appointments, no callbacks.

220+ Languages On Call

Spanish in 15 seconds. Mandarin in 30. Even rare languages like Chuukese, Marshallese, or Karen — we cover them all. If your community speaks it, we interpret it.

$2.83/min — No Surprises

Flat per-minute rate, billed monthly. Your $19.81 monthly subscription includes 7 minutes free. No setup fees, no minimum call lengths, no surcharges for rare languages.

Connected in Under 60 Seconds

Dial your dedicated toll-free number, enter your access code, name the language — and the interpreter is on the line. For high-demand languages like Spanish, expect under 15 seconds.

How It Works

Up and running in minutes

Sign Up

Complete our simple application form. We'll set up your account within 24 hours.

Get Your Access Code

Receive your dedicated toll-free number and unique access code via email.

Dial In Anytime

Call your toll-free number 24/7/365 and enter your access code.

Start Talking

Tell the operator which language you need — connected in under 60 seconds.

Industry Solutions

On-demand OPI for every industry

From emergency rooms to call centers — instant telephone interpretation wherever language access matters.

Healthcare & Medical

Patient intake, triage calls, discharge instructions, and telehealth sessions. When a patient calls and doesn't speak English, every second counts — our interpreters connect in under 30 seconds for Spanish and other high-demand languages.

Legal & Courts

Attorney-client calls, immigration hotline support, arraignment prep, and witness interviews. Our legal interpreters understand the difference between "charged" and "convicted" — and they won't paraphrase sworn testimony.

Insurance & Financial

Claims intake, policy explanations, fraud investigations, and collections. When a policyholder calls about hurricane damage and only speaks Haitian Creole, you need an interpreter immediately — not in two hours.

Government & Public Services

911 dispatch, social services hotlines, benefits applications, and crisis lines. Government agencies use our OPI for high-volume, unpredictable language needs — 220+ languages means you're covered no matter who calls.

Education

Parent-teacher phone calls, enrollment questions, school nurse calls, and counselor conversations. Schools deal with dozens of languages — on-demand OPI handles all of them without scheduling delays.

Customer Support & Call Centers

Multilingual call center operations, tech support, helpdesk, and inbound sales. Our OPI integrates into your existing call flow — your agents dial in, request a language, and the interpreter joins the call live.

Why Link TranslationsFive things matter when someone needs an interpreter right now: speed, coverage, transparent pricing, 24/7 access, and vetted linguists.

1.Connected in under 60 seconds.

Spanish under 15s, common languages under 30s, rare languages under 2 min — never on hold, never callbacks.

2.220+ languages, including the rare ones.

Chuukese, Marshallese, Karen, Tigrinya — if your community speaks it, we have an interpreter on the line.

3.A flat $2.83/min, published.

No surcharges for rare languages, no after-hours premiums, no minimum call lengths. The price on the page is the price on the invoice.

4.24/7/365 — no exceptions.

Our interpreters are live around the clock. Holidays, weekends, 3 AM on a Tuesday — dial in and you are connected.

5.Vetted, subject-matter trained.

Every interpreter is fluency-tested and trained in your industry vocabulary — medical, legal, insurance, government. No random assignment.

Need a planned session with a pre-matched specialist? We also offer scheduled telephone interpretation on the same network.
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

01How quickly can I connect with an interpreter?+

For high-demand languages like Spanish, Mandarin, and Arabic, connection times are typically under 30 seconds. For less common languages, expect 1–2 minutes. You'll never be put on hold — the system routes you to the next available interpreter automatically.

02How is billing handled?+

You pay a $19.81 monthly subscription (includes 7 minutes of interpretation) plus $2.83/minute for additional usage. No setup fees, no minimum call charges. You get a detailed monthly invoice showing every call — language, duration, and cost. Cancel anytime with 30 days notice.

03Are the interpreters qualified for specialist calls?+

All interpreters are vetted, fluency-tested, and trained in industry terminology. For legal contexts, our interpreters understand courtroom procedure and legal vocabulary. For medical calls, they know clinical terminology. We match interpreters to subject matter — it's not random assignment.

04What languages do you cover?+

Over 220 languages. The top-demand languages (Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, Vietnamese, Korean, Arabic, Russian, French, Portuguese, Haitian Creole) have dedicated interpreter pools for near-instant connection. We also cover rare and indigenous languages — Chuukese, Marshallese, Karen, Somali Bantu, and more.

05Can I opt out of call recording?+

Yes. By default, calls may be recorded for quality assurance and retained for 90 days. You can opt out during signup, and we'll flag your account accordingly. Many healthcare and legal clients choose this option.

06When should I use on-demand vs. scheduled interpretation?+

On-demand OPI is built for unplanned, short-to-medium calls — a walk-in patient, an unexpected call, a crisis situation. For longer sessions (depositions, therapy, training) or when you need a specific interpreter, our Scheduled Telephone Interpretation service lets you pre-book a specialist.

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