Telephone & Video Interpreting (OPI & VRI)

Telephone & Video Interpreting (OPI & VRI)

Over-the-phone interpreting (OPI) in 200+ languages. Instant connection, no booking required for common languages. Cost-effective for routine calls, emergency situations, customer service. Pay-per-minute billing from £0.50/minute. Book online anytime. Video remote interpreting (VRI) also available via Zoom, Teams and Google Meet from £0.90/minute.

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Translation Services We Provide

Comprehensive translation solutions for telephone & video interpreting (opi & vri) industry

On-Demand Interpreting

Instant connection to interpreters, no booking required

Video Interpreting (VRI)

Zoom, Teams, Google Meet and custom platforms

Customer Service

Support multilingual customer calls

Medical Calls

GP appointments, NHS helplines, pharmacy

Legal Calls

Solicitor consultations, legal aid

Business Calls

Client calls, supplier negotiations

Why Choose Us

Instant Connection

Connect to interpreter within 30 seconds for common languages

Cost-Effective

From £0.50/minute, ideal for routine calls

Book Online Anytime

Request interpreters via our online portal any time

200+ Languages

Rare and common languages covered

Client Types We Serve

Healthcare

  • NHS 111 calls
  • GP appointments
  • Pharmacy consultations
  • Mental health helplines

Public Sector

  • Council helplines
  • Benefits enquiries
  • Housing support
  • Social services

Business

  • Customer service
  • Sales calls
  • Supplier negotiations
  • HR enquiries

Enterprise & Volume Solutions

Scalable translation solutions for organisations with ongoing or high-volume telephone & video interpreting (opi & vri) translation requirements

Dedicated Account Manager

Single point of contact for all your translation needs. Priority support and project coordination.

Volume Pricing

Competitive rates for high-volume projects. Translation memory reduces costs on recurring content.

Framework Agreements

SLA-backed contracts with guaranteed turnaround times, fixed pricing, and service level commitments.

Security & Compliance

ISO 17100 certified. GDPR compliant. NDA protection. Secure file handling for sensitive documents.

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Our Process

Call Our Line

Dial dedicated access number or use app

Select Language

Enter language code or speak to operator

Connected

Interpreter joins call within 30-60 seconds

Interpretation

Three-way call facilitated by interpreter

Case Study

Telephone Interpreting

Providing instant over-the-phone interpreting for NHS trusts, councils, and businesses across the UK.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about telephone & video interpreting (opi & vri)

Common languages (Spanish, Polish, Arabic, Urdu): Within 30-60 seconds. Less common languages: 2-5 minutes. Rare languages: May require callback within 15-30 minutes.

Telephone interpreting: £0.50-£1.50/minute depending on language. Minimum call charge typically 5-10 minutes. Volume discounts available for regular users. Contact for framework pricing.

No booking required for common languages - call and connect instantly. For rare languages or guaranteed availability, pre-booking recommended.

Instant availability: Spanish, Polish, Romanian, Arabic, Urdu, Punjabi, Bengali, Mandarin, Cantonese, French, Portuguese, Russian, Turkish. Most other languages within 5-15 minutes.

Yes - telephone interpreting suitable for solicitor consultations, legal aid calls, benefits appeals. For formal court proceedings, face-to-face court interpreting recommended.

Yes - video remote interpreting (VRI) via Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, WhatsApp Video, and most custom platforms. The interpreter joins your video call as a third participant. Video suits appointments where visual communication matters: GP and hospital consultations, mental health sessions, document review, interviews.

Video interpreting: £35-£80/hour (1 hour minimum) or £0.90-£2.00/minute (20-minute minimum), depending on language. Cheaper than face-to-face (no travel costs), more personal than telephone.

Telephone is fastest and cheapest for routine calls: instant connection from £0.50/minute. Choose video when seeing the interpreter helps - medical consultations, mental health sessions, solicitor meetings, education meetings. Both available in 200+ languages.

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