Panasonic 40dB Phone with Talking Caller ID
by Panasonic
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Last verified September 19, 2026 · classified April 26, 2026
What it is
Summary
AI-generated from vendor-published content · April 26, 2026
This cordless phone delivers 40dB of amplification along with a real-time speech-slowing feature that reduces talking speed during calls and voicemail playback — useful for people who struggle to follow fast conversation. It's designed for someone with moderate hearing loss who may also have some vision difficulty, offering large backlit keys, a talking keypad that announces digits as you press them, and a talking caller ID that reads out who's calling. The phone comes with a built-in answering machine, a 100-entry phone book, and call blocking for up to 250 numbers, making it a fairly complete communication solution right out of the box. This is a cordless phone system — it requires a landline connection to function, and expanding beyond one handset means purchasing additional compatible handsets separately.
Quick Facts Catalog facts · auto-generated
- AT Act lending
- Medicaid waiver
- Out of pocket
What Setup Looks Like
- Out of the box
Connect the base unit to a phone jack and power outlet to begin making and receiving calls. - With a guide
- Program the phone book, set preferred amplification level from 6 tone options, and configure call blocking using the included manual.
- Set up the answering machine greeting and adjust Slow Talk settings to preferred speech rate — allow 20-30 minutes with the instruction manual.
Getting it
Try Before You Buy
Devices like this are often available to borrow through your state's AT Act program — typically free or low-cost — so you can try it before buying or pursuing funding.
Where to Get It
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How to Fund This
Equipment like this is often pursued through official state programs. These are common starting points — each program decides its own eligibility and what it covers, so the first step is always a phone call.
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Sources & fine print
Vendor facts (name, price, platforms, vendor link) sourced from Panasonic — view on vendor site; last verified September 19, 2026.
Classification & description AI-generated from vendor-published content on April 26, 2026 · confidence: high. Vendor specs may lag; verify before relying on details in a clinical or funding artifact.