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Telephonic Interpreting

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Fast, Affordable, Over-the-Phone Interpreting

CIT makes interpreting by phone easy. Our Telephonic interpreting service is also known as over-the-phone interpreting (OPI) and is available for both individuals and organizations.

CIT has made fast on-demand interpreting by phone is very affordable! Our telephonic interpreting is available both On-Demand and Pre-Scheduled.

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Which Telephonic Interpreting Service Is For You?

Of course you can use both, but in knowing how On-Demand and Pre-Scheduled are structured and billed will enable you to pick the right one for your unique circumstances.

On-Demand Telephone Interpreting Services

Interpreting

  • Requires Account

Available 24/7. But sign-up first during business hours!

24/7 365 Access

No access time restrictions.

Premium Pricing

Due to extra access time availability requirements, this service costs a little more.

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Pre-Scheduled Interpreting Services

Interpreting

  • Requires Account

Available 24/7. But sign-up first during business hours!

Scheduled

24 hour notice of requested language scheduled Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 8:00 pm Pacific Time.

Standard Price

Standard Price. Best cost savings if you can plan ahead.

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How It Works

CIT keeps it simple. Our service operates 365 days a year.

Step 1

Sign-up!

Step 2

Dial Toll Free #

Step 3

Authenticate Account

Step 4

Provide Details

Once you provide the CIT customer care team member your account information, what languages you need paired and topic details, we connect the call. It's that simple.  

How We Charge

CIT only bills you for interpreting time. Only the time the interpreter and client are communicating is tallied for billing. 

CIT's Attention To Details

CIT aligns gender specific interpreters by request or due to sensitive discussions such as HIPAA-compliant medical concerns. Our interpreters are cultural aware. They are well experienced in communicating only the specific thoughts and intents expressed.

Cal Interpreting & Translations Global network

The same CIT quality you expect is available for our telephonic interpreting service.

CIT By The Numbers

12,000 +

Worldwide Linguists

250 +

Languages

1,350,000 +

Translations

12,000 +

Clients Served

12,000 +

Worldwide Linguists

250 +

Languages

1,350,000 +

Translations

12,000+

Clients Served

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We're ready to help

No matter what your needs may be, we can and are ready to assist you now. We have translators and interpreters standing by 24/7.

Contact us now at 888.737.9009 for a quote or any other questions.
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What People Say

CIT's interpreter is such a rockstar, and it’s so great to have him as a lead interpreter for our Board meetings. About Our Interpreters A quotation icon.

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    Some Of Our Clients

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