I no longer feel confident talking on the phone...

Dixie · 08-03-2008, 07:17 PM

I have considered using IP Relay, so how does it work? I'm asking because I have to make a phone call tomorrow about registering for classes at Uni.

How does the typical conversation go. I know you have to enter GA at the end of each transmission. But what other things should I know?

Chevy57 · 08-03-2008, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Dixie

I have considered using IP Relay, so how does it work? I'm asking because I have to make a phone call tomorrow about registering for classes at Uni.

How does the typical conversation go. I know you have to enter GA at the end of each transmission. But what other things should I know?

Do you have own mobile? what is brand name? You can use i711 wireless relay service.

JClarke · 08-03-2008, 08:04 PM

Dixie doesnt have a cellphone yet but I suggest you to get a blackberry or a sidekick LX (the best one) and you can use the relay via AIM with the sidekick, I use MSN to use relay eh!

But if you know ASL well, I suggest you to get a videophone and you can use the VRS.

Dixie · 08-03-2008, 08:15 PM

I dont have a mobile nor a usable webcam and I need to make the call tomorrow afternoon after I get home from work. So I have to use the IP relay since I dont have a TTY either.

JClarke · 08-03-2008, 08:24 PM

You can google it on google.com called IP-Relay.com but there is an advertisement on alldeaf.com

Calvin · 08-03-2008, 08:32 PM

What about SIPrelay? they don't require GA and SK, just normal conversation.

The difference is MYIPRelay requires GA and SK, SIPrelay don't.

JClarke · 08-03-2008, 08:33 PM

Which website could I read some information on that, Calvin? Our IP relay in Australia requires it, and it is pretty frustrating, I just want to be as a normal conversation, eh!

Calvin · 08-03-2008, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by JClarke

Which website could I read some information on that, Calvin? Our IP relay in Australia requires it, and it is pretty frustrating, I just want to be as a normal conversation, eh!

Sorenson IP Relay here it is

cdmeggers · 08-03-2008, 08:38 PM

with i711.com, you don't have to put in GA. Just push the Enter key and the GA will be added in for you automatically. It's real nice. I use i711 all the time for all of my phone calls.

JClarke · 08-03-2008, 08:41 PM

SIRELAy is currently under construction

Chevy57 · 08-03-2008, 08:45 PM

You can use AIM in your computer to use IP-relay.

IP Relay allows users to make outgoing relay calls through instant messaging service.

IP-Relay.com

Calvin · 08-03-2008, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by JClarke

SIRELAy is currently under construction

Just add SIPRelay to aim list (for continental USA) and your on the go

JClarke · 08-03-2008, 09:00 PM

I used the IP Relay about early last year and it worked

Chevy57 · 08-03-2008, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by JClarke

I used the IP Relay about early last year and it worked

I wonder that you use ip relay in your new Sidekick. Right? IP relay service can't use international call except VRS.

JClarke · 08-03-2008, 09:24 PM

I use the australian IP relay, and it works fine - I tested to call my home phone last weekend, eh!

Chevy57 · 08-03-2008, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by JClarke

I use the australian IP relay, and it works fine - I tested to call my home phone last weekend, eh!

Really! I don't know that Australia have IP relay service. what is this website? Same as american website?

JClarke · 08-03-2008, 09:43 PM

www.relayservice.com.au

Chevy57 · 08-03-2008, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by JClarke

www.relayservice.com.au

I had read info on it. You use IP relay in your IM as AIM or MSN. right? Charge for service?

JClarke · 08-03-2008, 09:59 PM

MSN... not AIM, all hiptops in australia (sidekicks) dont have AIM implented into these, but no charge, all is FREE

David · 08-03-2008, 11:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JClarke

Dixie doesnt have a cellphone yet but I suggest you to get a blackberry or a sidekick LX (the best one) and you can use the relay via AIM with the sidekick, I use MSN to use relay eh!

But if you know ASL well, I suggest you to get a videophone and you can use the VRS.

What makes an "LX" the best one?

JClarke · 08-03-2008, 11:36 PM

Haha, no I was kidding -- not all sidekicks are the best

Mark Rejhon · 08-13-2008, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Dixie

I have considered using IP Relay, so how does it work? I'm asking because I have to make a phone call tomorrow about registering for classes at Uni.

You are a person who is able to make phone call but have difficulty fully understanding what other people say? Works great for late-deafened people.

If so, www.sprintcaptel.com is much better than relay. It gives you closed captioning for your telephone without buying captioned telephone hardware. You just place a regular phone call and read captions in your web browser, takes only 5 minutes to sign up. Try it!

Wokamuka · 08-14-2008, 02:30 PM

Sign language speaker?

Gettting a videophone from Sorenson and using their Voice Carry Over service is a wonderful way to have conversations.

JClarke · 08-14-2008, 07:19 PM

Yeah, get a Videophone so you can use the VCO, but the best thing it can improve your ASL when you get one.

deafbajagal · 08-17-2008, 03:12 PM

Dixie, I suggest you use the Sprint IP Relay via Internet. With Sprint you do use GA at the end of each sentence and then conclude your phone call with SKSK.

Feel free to PM me if you need more info.

AlleyCat · 08-18-2008, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Mark Rejhon

www.sprintcaptel.com is much better than relay. It gives you closed captioning for your telephone without buying captioned telephone hardware. You just place a regular phone call and read captions in your web browser, takes only 5 minutes to sign up. Try it!

I absolutely, absolutely, absolutely love this service. I've been using this since it first came out which was recently. I used to have the CapTel phone but it kept breaking and now that they've come out with the WebCapTel I no longer use the regular CapTel phone and it is just GREAT !!!

bebito831 · 09-04-2008, 04:01 PM

Wow! I didn't know about any of this! Talking on the phone is my biggest problem because I have a hard time decoding words. I am a pro at lipreading and since I can't see the person on the other end of the line I just avoid making calls alltogether. Off to go research!

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Dixie Biggest Wimp of AllDeaf Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Arkansas Posts: 4,224	I dont have a mobile nor a usable webcam and I need to make the call tomorrow afternoon after I get home from work. So I have to use the IP relay since I dont have a TTY either. __________________ Visit my Deaf Blog Signature banner created by me, please do not steal!

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deafbajagal Jasmine's Tiger "Lilly" Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: USA Posts: 2,117	Dixie, I suggest you use the Sprint IP Relay via Internet. With Sprint you do use GA at the end of each sentence and then conclude your phone call with SKSK. Feel free to PM me if you need more info.

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bebito831 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 91	Wow! I didn't know about any of this! Talking on the phone is my biggest problem because I have a hard time decoding words. I am a pro at lipreading and since I can't see the person on the other end of the line I just avoid making calls alltogether. Off to go research!

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