Vodacom, world leader in providing cellular communication products and services has taken one step ahead of the present mobile revolution going in the world. By launching speaking mobile phones with inbuilt text-to-speech software, Vodacom aims at providing cellular communication accessible to people with specific needs, especially to customers who are visually impaired.

This effort by Vodacom will help lacs of visually impaired people around the globe to access mobile communication services. The launch news at the official website of the company drew out the following:

Text-to-speech software is loaded onto the Vodacom Speaking Phones that converts the information displayed on the cellphone screen to speech, including text messages and contacts. This software also enables the user to check other information, including battery life and signal strength. Speaking phones are available on Vodacom Contract-, Top Up- and Prepaid packages and are available at participating Vodacom approved outlets.