Telephone Interpreting Services (OPI)

Over-the-phone interpreting (OPI) available 24/7 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.

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Telephone Interpreting Services (OPI)

Translation Services We Provide

Comprehensive translation solutions for telephone interpreting services (opi) industry

On-Demand Interpreting

Instant connection to interpreters, no booking required

24/7 Availability

Round-the-clock service, weekends and bank holidays

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

24/7 Service

Available round-the-clock, every day of the year

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

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 interpreting services (opi)

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.

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