A red and a black cell phone standing side by side, each with a large-key keypad and a screen showing big white time digits.

BlindShell Classic 2 Talking Cell Phone

by BlindShell

$649.00, see price history

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Setup with instructions The phone speaks from the first step, so most people can start using it without a clinician. A family member or helper does need to insert the SIM card, get it connected, enter contacts, and set up the SOS button and any apps. With the manufacturer's instructions, that can be done in an hour or so, so it fits guided setup rather than needing a professional.

What it is

Summary

AI-generated from vendor-published content · October 1, 2026

The BlindShell Classic 2 is a cell phone that speaks everything aloud and uses a tactile keypad with real buttons instead of a touchscreen. It handles calls, one-touch speed dials, texts, email, contacts, a calendar and notes. It also adds tools like a camera, color identifier, magnifier, FM radio, book reader, and an SOS button. Voice control works both online and offline, and an app catalog adds things like WhatsApp, Zoom, Spotify, Be My Eyes, and BARD mobile for NLS talking books. This is a standalone phone, so you'll need an active cell plan to use it for calls and texts.

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.

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Where to get it

LS&S Visit
$648.00
Independent Living Aids Visit
$649.00

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How to fund this

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Details

Quick Facts Catalog facts · auto-generated
Type
Addresses
Platform
Age range
Complexity
Setup with instructions
Price
$649.00
Funding
  • AT Act lending
  • Out of pocket
  • Vocational rehab

What setup looks like

  • With a guide
    1. Charge the phone and insert your SIM card from your cell carrier.
    2. Turn it on and follow the spoken prompts to pick your language and basic settings.
    3. Add your contacts and set up speed dials and the SOS button. Plan on about 30-60 minutes, and a sighted helper can speed this up.
    4. Connect Wi-Fi, add email, and install any apps you want from the app catalog.

Sources & fine print

Vendor facts (name, price, platforms, vendor link) sourced from LS&S — view on vendor site (opens in a new tab); last checked November 4, 2026.

Classification & description AI-generated from vendor-published content on October 1, 2026 · confidence: high. Vendor specs may lag; verify before relying on details in a clinical or funding artifact.

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