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The Emergence of Telephonic Interpreting

Posted on December 4, 2013 at 3:06 pm.

History of Telephonic Interpreting Telephonic interpreting is a newer technology in the language service industry. Telephonic interpreting was originally introduced in Australia in 1973. It was designed as a free service to facilitate communication with Australia’s growing immigrant communities. It wasn’t until eight years later that the first over-the-phone telephonic interpreting (OPI) service was offered […]

Is a telephonic interpreter better than a face to face interpreter?

Posted on November 5, 2013 at 3:08 pm.

Written by ALS Staff

The market for translating and interpreting is awash with new technology, which is great for patients and providers—when it works. As a primarily face to face interpreter, I have often heard doctors and nurses complaining about poor connection or sound quality when using a telephonic or video interpreter. Luckily, interpreter technology, along with broadband speeds, […]