Verizon Launches Prepaid Translation Card

OK Now I have seen it all.... Verizon just announced the launch of a new prepaid calling card service that will provide on demand language translation via a phone call. Aimed at travelers, business men or anyone interacting with people who either speak no English or just a limited amount, the card provides translations to and from over 170 different languages. These cards are fully rechargeable and offer 24/7 access for Spanish translation and more limited hours for other languages.

Verizon is carrying all of the cards and marketing it with the Verizon name, but the actual translation service is being provided by Language Line, an existing translation call center. Cards can be used from the US or over 100 different international locations and are available in $35, $50, and $100 denominations. From what I can tell the service is not cheap and those cards will be eaten up fast...

To find out more about this product visit http://interpreter.verizon.com/