antdude
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Q: Old school TTD & TTY communications through iPhones' iOS v8+ online?

Hello.

 

Is it possible to do TTD & TTY communications through iPhones' iOS v8+ online instead of the old fashion devices through the Internet (any)?

 

Thank you in advance.

Posted on Jan 31, 2015 2:14 PM

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Q: Old school TTD & TTY communications through iPhones' iOS v8+ online?

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  • by Meg St._Clair,Helpful

    Meg St._Clair Meg St._Clair Jan 31, 2015 3:13 PM in response to antdude
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    Jan 31, 2015 3:13 PM in response to antdude

    If the person has an internet connection why not message them? There are lots of messing options in addition to SMS, including Google Hangouts, Facebook Messenger. If they have a cell phone, text message them. Yes, many of the Deaf have cell phones and use them for texting. Smart phones with video chat are also very popular among people who sign.

     

    If they do not have an internet connection, I think what you want may be IP Relay Service:

     

    http://www.fcc.gov/guides/internet-protocol-ip-relay-service

     

    There also may be third party services that will help you do what you want. Here is an example I found by doing a Google search for "TTY over the internet":

     

    http://www.answernet.com/tty-ip-relay/

  • by antdude,

    antdude antdude Jan 31, 2015 3:21 PM in response to Meg St._Clair
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    Jan 31, 2015 3:21 PM in response to Meg St._Clair

    Meg St._Clair wrote:

     

    If the person has an internet connection why not message them? There are lots of messing options in addition to SMS, including Google Hangouts, Facebook Messenger. If they have a cell phone, text message them. Yes, many of the Deaf have cell phones and use them for texting. Smart phones with video chat are also very popular among people who sign.

     

    If they do not have an internet connection, I think what you want may be IP Relay Service:

     

    http://www.fcc.gov/guides/internet-protocol-ip-relay-service

     

    There also may be third party services that will help you do what you want. Here is an example I found by doing a Google search for "TTY over the internet":

     

    http://www.answernet.com/tty-ip-relay/

    Because some companies don't do online Internet support, but do have voice service.

     

    Thanks for the links.

  • by Meg St._Clair,

    Meg St._Clair Meg St._Clair Jan 31, 2015 3:34 PM in response to antdude
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    Jan 31, 2015 3:34 PM in response to antdude

    antdude wrote:

     

     

    Because some companies don't do online Internet support, but do have voice service.

     

    Then you need to IP Relay.

  • by antdude,

    antdude antdude Jan 31, 2015 3:51 PM in response to Meg St._Clair
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    Jan 31, 2015 3:51 PM in response to Meg St._Clair

    Meg St._Clair wrote:

     

    antdude wrote:

     

     

    Because some companies don't do online Internet support, but do have voice service.

     

    Then you need to IP Relay.

    Hmm, so this requires another human between me and the number? I thought I can do it directly like those another person who uses TDD and TTY in the company? Some of my calls would be confidential/sensitive. :/

     

    Also from the manuals, it seems like I need a TTY device? I thought iPhones can act as one/1?