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On-Demand OPI

Instant phone interpreters, 24/7/365

Professional interpreters in 220+ languages, available around the clock. No appointments, no waiting — connect in under 60 seconds.

$2.83/min · $19.81/mo subscription (includes 7 free minutes) · No minimums

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On-Demand OPI
Instant connection
24/7 Live
🇪🇸Spanish
< 15s
🇨🇳Mandarin
< 30s
🇸🇦Arabic
< 45s
🇻🇳Vietnamese
< 60s
🇰🇷Korean
< 60s
220+ languages
Certified
$2.83/min
Transparent Pricing

Simple, pay-as-you-go pricing

No hidden fees, no surprises. Just straightforward per-minute billing.

$2.83
per minute

Billed monthly based on usage

$19.81
monthly subscription

Includes 7 minutes of interpretation

No Minimum Charge
Pay only for what you use
Monthly Invoicing
Detailed invoice at month end
7 Minutes Included
Monthly fee covers first 7 min
Why On-Demand

Why choose on-demand OPI?

24/7/365 — No Scheduling

Our interpreters are live around the clock, every day of the year. Holidays, weekends, 3 AM on a Tuesday — dial in and you're connected. No appointments, no callbacks.

220+ Languages On Call

Spanish in 15 seconds. Mandarin in 30. Even rare languages like Chuukese, Marshallese, or Karen — we cover them all. If your community speaks it, we interpret it.

$2.83/min — No Surprises

Flat per-minute rate, billed monthly. Your $19.81 monthly subscription includes 7 minutes free. No setup fees, no minimum call lengths, no surcharges for rare languages.

Connected in Under 60 Seconds

Dial your dedicated toll-free number, enter your access code, name the language — and the interpreter is on the line. For high-demand languages like Spanish, expect under 15 seconds.

How It Works

Up and running in minutes

1
Sign Up

Complete our simple application form. We'll set up your account within 24 hours.

2
Get Your Access Code

Receive your dedicated toll-free number and unique access code via email.

3
Dial In Anytime

Call your toll-free number 24/7/365 and enter your access code.

4
Start Talking

Tell the operator which language you need — connected in under 60 seconds.

Industry Solutions

On-demand OPI for every industry

From emergency rooms to call centers — instant telephone interpretation wherever language access matters.

Healthcare & Medical

Patient intake, triage calls, discharge instructions, and telehealth sessions. When a patient calls and doesn't speak English, every second counts — our interpreters connect in under 30 seconds for Spanish and other high-demand languages.

Legal & Courts

Attorney-client calls, immigration hotline support, arraignment prep, and witness interviews. Our legal interpreters understand the difference between "charged" and "convicted" — and they won't paraphrase sworn testimony.

Insurance & Financial

Claims intake, policy explanations, fraud investigations, and collections. When a policyholder calls about hurricane damage and only speaks Haitian Creole, you need an interpreter immediately — not in two hours.

Government & Public Services

911 dispatch, social services hotlines, benefits applications, and crisis lines. Government agencies use our OPI for high-volume, unpredictable language needs — 220+ languages means you're covered no matter who calls.

Education

Parent-teacher phone calls, enrollment questions, school nurse calls, and counselor conversations. Schools deal with dozens of languages — on-demand OPI handles all of them without scheduling delays.

Customer Support & Call Centers

Multilingual call center operations, tech support, helpdesk, and inbound sales. Our OPI integrates into your existing call flow — your agents dial in, request a language, and the interpreter joins the call live.

Why Link Translations

Since 1995, we've connected people across languages. Our on-demand service is backed by three decades of experience and a nationwide network of 9,000+ interpreters.

9,000+ interpreters nationwide
In business since 1995
Dedicated account managers
Flat-rate pricing — no hidden fees
Both on-demand and scheduled available

On-Demand vs. Scheduled

On-demand OPI is built for the unexpected — walk-ins, inbound calls, emergencies. For planned sessions, we also offer scheduled telephone interpretation with pre-matched specialists.

On-demand: instant, 24/7, no appointment
Scheduled: pre-matched specialist interpreter
On-demand: flat $2.83/min, no minimums
Scheduled: custom pricing for long sessions
Both services share the same interpreter network
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

How quickly can I connect with an interpreter?

For high-demand languages like Spanish, Mandarin, and Arabic, connection times are typically under 30 seconds. For less common languages, expect 1–2 minutes. You'll never be put on hold — the system routes you to the next available interpreter automatically.

How is billing handled?

You pay a $19.81 monthly subscription (includes 7 minutes of interpretation) plus $2.83/minute for additional usage. No setup fees, no minimum call charges. You get a detailed monthly invoice showing every call — language, duration, and cost. Cancel anytime with 30 days notice.

Are the interpreters qualified for specialist calls?

All interpreters are vetted, fluency-tested, and trained in industry terminology. For legal contexts, our interpreters understand courtroom procedure and legal vocabulary. For medical calls, they know clinical terminology. We match interpreters to subject matter — it's not random assignment.

What languages do you cover?

Over 220 languages. The top-demand languages (Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, Vietnamese, Korean, Arabic, Russian, French, Portuguese, Haitian Creole) have dedicated interpreter pools for near-instant connection. We also cover rare and indigenous languages — Chuukese, Marshallese, Karen, Somali Bantu, and more.

Can I opt out of call recording?

Yes. By default, calls may be recorded for quality assurance and retained for 90 days. You can opt out during signup, and we'll flag your account accordingly. Many healthcare and legal clients choose this option.

When should I use on-demand vs. scheduled interpretation?

On-demand OPI is built for unplanned, short-to-medium calls — a walk-in patient, an unexpected call, a crisis situation. For longer sessions (depositions, therapy, training) or when you need a specific interpreter, our Scheduled Telephone Interpretation service lets you pre-book a specialist.

Explore other interpretation services

Telephone Interpretation
On-demand & scheduled overview
Video Remote (VRI)
Face-to-face over video
On-Site Interpretation
In-person interpreters
All Interpretation Services
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