Various T-Mobile users have taken to Reddit to say that they have been selected for the T-Mobile live translation beta. It’s not clear whether the beta is live yet, as no one seems to have tested the service yet, but in any case, T-Mobile is on track for the promised Spring beta rollout.
The real-time translation service is built directly into T-Mobile’s network, removing the need for additional hardware or setup. It works across all kinds of phones, including landlines and feature phones, provided that at least one call participant is on T-Mobile. To initiate the translation process, the beta user will have to dial 87. The service can translate calls in over 50 languages, removing language barriers faced by multilingual families and travelers.
The feature is only available to postpaid customers and is free during the beta period. The commercial launch is planned for later this year, but T-Mobile hasn’t said whether it will begin charging for the service then.
Is it really that simple?
While T-Mobile says that its network will clone your voice, it remains to be seen if the translation will sound human and not robotic. It will also be interesting to see if the tech will be able to keep up with fast-paced speakers and maintain language nuance. After all, there’s more to words than their literal meaning.
Source:
https://www.phonearena.com/news/t-mobile-live-translation-beta_id179204
Diem ‘Richard’ Nguyen
Liên Minh Bảo Hiến Mỹ Gốc Việt
Vietnamese American Conservative Alliance (VACA)
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