Sight

We do not offer mobiles specifically designed for blind customers, but there are many phones with features that are easier for blind and partially sighted people to use, such as:

1. Large buttons to help you use the keypad.
2. Keypads with a raised dot on the number 5 to help you navigate the keypad without looking at it.
3. A back-lit keypad that makes the keypad easier to see.
4. Sound or touch feedback is available on some phones when you press the buttons.
5. Changing the font size and back lighting allows you to increase the size of the characters or improve the visual display.
6. Voice-activated dialling allows you to dial from your phone without using the keypad. Simply set up the phone to recognise your voice and you can dial your favourite number by speaking the name or number.
7. Wireless hands-free kits or Bluetooth headsets mean you don’t have to search for your phone when it rings. It also avoids the need for wires. Some phones have a small button on the earpiece so you can answer the phone without even touching it, as long as it is nearby. 
8. The camera and picture-messaging facility on many cameras has zoom functions that you can use as a magnifying glass so you can see things around you more clearly. 
9. Personalised ringtones can help you identify who’s calling. Consider using personalised ringtones for different contacts on your phone, say a specific ringtone for your son or husband and a different one for your boss.
10. Talk software can be downloaded to most handsets. All the functions are spoken using a synthetic female voice built into the phone, so there’s no extra software to load. It has no visual display, and has well-spaced, easy-to-find tactile buttons.

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For a range of handsets with these features, please visit O2 Shop

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Go into an O2 store and speak to a retail advisor for help with choosing a handset with the features you need, or how to set up features that suit your needs. Click here to find your nearest O2 store