Can hearing people get video phone?

NightClever10 · 06-12-2008, 09:53 PM

Can hearing people get video phone? I'd like to know, really. One of my hearing friends is really want to connect with deaf people and he wants to make sure if he can get video phone, but he is hearing. So you think he can get it or not? Thank you!

Brian · 06-12-2008, 10:09 PM

Yes, hearing people can get videophone to communicate with the deaf.

Such can be purchased at electronic stores like Fry's, Best Buy, probably Circuit City and CompUSA. Or, purchase one through SnapVRS.com but be warned that there is monthly fee to use services if you bought one through SnapVRS.com.

Other options.... use webcam and download the app off Viable.net and you are set to communicate with the deaf.

***Calvin*** · 06-13-2008, 02:14 AM

Yes, hearing people can get videophone..

But like Brian stated above about SnapVRS... OJO has subscription fees of $14.95 a month or annual of $164.

There is several other videophones from Dlink, Viable, and other brands.

I do not know if there is any subscription fees for hearings to use VPAD, Dlink VP, etc?

GarnetTigerMom · 06-13-2008, 09:55 PM

Yes, Hearing people can get video phones but they have to pay for it and the service included. I am sure there so many viedo phones now starting to expand in the stores. New teachology comes along way and getting popular.

horselover61 · 06-14-2008, 08:05 PM

The hearing can buy it from Ebay and install it themselves.

Etoile · 07-03-2008, 10:53 AM

HarrisComm.com has VP's for sale. Mostly D-Links.

**JClarke** · 07-03-2008, 06:14 PM

Dlink i2eye are mostly for sale on ebay - they can be bought off and installed as long it has high speed internet.

**Chevy57** · 07-03-2008, 09:15 PM

HOVRS MVP will be coming around autumn season. Hearing person can purchase it. I can't tell how much cost till HOVRS will announce.

jasin · 07-08-2008, 04:24 PM

Its technically a no, no to sale an ojo or Sorenson video phone. They are regulated by the fcc and subsidized by the government for deaf and hard of hearing people only.

frogsign · 07-09-2008, 01:49 AM

I would love to have VP at home; I have it at work, and I love it.

I have webcam, but it's not the same---not as clear. I think hearing ppl can buy VP, but I haven't tried yet. I have friend who sets up for Sorenson---I'll have to ask.

em20003 · 07-09-2008, 11:32 AM

So when the new number system goes though how would a hearing person who I would guess is not able to get a "phone number" for their vp going to call someone who has been required to have a phone number.

Deaf Mortgage · 07-09-2008, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by em20003

So when the new number system goes though how would a hearing person who I would guess is not able to get a "phone number" for their vp going to call someone who has been required to have a phone number.

Very good question. I have thought of the issue too. Wonder how to resolve that issue. That why I am sending FCC complaints about the 10 digits to reconsider how they write the law. Add videophone hub to regulate the videophone in the house in order to allow hearing and deaf use the same system. I am think 5-10 years of marketing will want to adopt this model when all cellphone start having videophone capabilities.

em20003 · 07-09-2008, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Deaf Mortgage

Very good question. I have thought of the issue too. Wonder how to resolve that issue. That why I am sending FCC complaints about the 10 digits to reconsider how they write the law. Add videophone hub to regulate the videophone in the house in order to allow hearing and deaf use the same system. I am think 5-10 years of marketing will want to adopt this model when all cellphone start having videophone capabilities.

Yeah its something that I have not seen anyone talk about. Dont bet on the vrs companys figuring that one out as they would make less money if hearing people could call deaf people without relay. It’s not in the vrs companys best interest to bring that issue up. It will need to be consumers IMO.

Also once people have a direct number with a physical address there is nothing stopping anyone from charging people for the service. Once you have a billable address they will start charging for services at some point...The usf fund wont cover all the costs for VRS and will be unable to pay for all of the vrs minutes sometime in the future. VRS is breaking the neca fund. They will look to reduce the cost to the usf and the only way is to get congress to fund it or deaf people to pay for it...My guess is as soon as you have a direct number they will be figuring out how to bill you for the service. Its coming.....

PowerON · 07-09-2008, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by em20003

Yeah its something that I have not seen anyone talk about. Dont bet on the vrs companys figuring that one out as they would make less money if hearing people could call deaf people without relay. It’s not in the vrs companys best interest to bring that issue up. It will need to be consumers IMO.

Also once people have a direct number with a physical address there is nothing stopping anyone from charging people for the service. Once you have a billable address they will start charging for services at some point...The usf fund wont cover all the costs for VRS and will be unable to pay for all of the vrs minutes sometime in the future. VRS is breaking the neca fund. They will look to reduce the cost to the usf and the only way is to get congress to fund it or deaf people to pay for it...My guess is as soon as you have a direct number they will be figuring out how to bill you for the service. Its coming.....

Oh? Look at Viable VRS, they sell VPAD the videophone.

jasin · 07-09-2008, 10:55 PM

Only the deaf and hoh can get video relay service for free. The service is regulated by the fcc and funded by the government for the deaf, and rightly so.

CrzyMeg · 07-09-2008, 11:20 PM

oooohhhh, my mom need get one, that way i can teach her sign language. Even though she in Maine.

**JClarke** · 07-09-2008, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Meggie2

oooohhhh, my mom need get one, that way i can teach her sign language. Even though she in Maine.

Your mom can download Viable Vision off Viable.net Homepage for her computer. Easy as.

NightClever10 · 07-13-2008, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by JClarke

Your mom can download Viable Vision off Viable.net Homepage for her computer. Easy as.

To be honest, VPAD is a lot of money! It's about $699.

**JClarke** · 07-13-2008, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Nightblade08

To be honest, VPAD is a lot of money! It's about $699.

Viable Vision is different to VPAD, and it is a computer based VP version and it is FREE.

NightClever10 · 07-13-2008, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by JClarke

Viable Vision is different to VPAD, and it is a computer based VP version and it is FREE.

Yeah but VPAD is not free anyway.

**JClarke** · 07-13-2008, 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Nightblade08

Yeah but VPAD is not free anyway.

I got one for $99 and it is coming in next week, so

NightClever10 · 07-13-2008, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by JClarke

I got one for $99 and it is coming in next week, so

Funny, I thought it's about $699...even though you ain't in America anyway.

**JClarke** · 07-13-2008, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Nightblade08

Funny, I thought it's about $699...even though you ain't in America anyway.

Lucky enough, I asked one of my AD friends to send me one

NightClever10 · 07-13-2008, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by JClarke

Lucky enough, I asked one of my AD friends to send me one

Damn...

**JClarke** · 07-13-2008, 12:39 AM

NightClever10 · 07-13-2008, 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by JClarke

Well I'd prefer MVP.

**JClarke** · 07-13-2008, 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Nightblade08

Well I'd prefer MVP.

I am getting one too so

**Chevy57** · 07-13-2008, 07:24 AM

NightClever10 · 07-13-2008, 11:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JClarke

I am getting one too so

What?! You can't take both for a heaven's sake!

**JClarke** · 07-13-2008, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Nightblade08

What?! You can't take both for a heaven's sake!

I have bargained a good deal with an Ad'er

06-12-2008, 09:53 PM	#1 (permalink)
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GarnetTigerMom Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 4,958	Yes, Hearing people can get video phones but they have to pay for it and the service included. I am sure there so many viedo phones now starting to expand in the stores. New teachology comes along way and getting popular. __________________ GarnetTigerMom "The rain may be falling hard outside, But your smile makes it all alright. I'm so glad that you're my friend. I know our friendship will never end." -- Robert Alan

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06-12-2008, 10:09 PM	#2 (permalink)
Brian Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 4,750	Yes, hearing people can get videophone to communicate with the deaf. Such can be purchased at electronic stores like Fry's, Best Buy, probably Circuit City and CompUSA. Or, purchase one through SnapVRS.com but be warned that there is monthly fee to use services if you bought one through SnapVRS.com. Other options.... use webcam and download the app off Viable.net and you are set to communicate with the deaf.

06-13-2008, 02:14 AM	#3 (permalink)
*Calvin* Moderator Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 5,010	Yes, hearing people can get videophone.. But like Brian stated above about SnapVRS... OJO has subscription fees of $14.95 a month or annual of $164. There is several other videophones from Dlink, Viable, and other brands. I do not know if there is any subscription fees for hearings to use VPAD, Dlink VP, etc?

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Chevy57 Sherlock Hound Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: O..HI..O! Posts: 10,347	HOVRS MVP will be coming around autumn season. Hearing person can purchase it. I can't tell how much cost till HOVRS will announce.

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jasin Banned Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Puyallup, Washington Posts: 1,570	Its technically a no, no to sale an ojo or Sorenson video phone. They are regulated by the fcc and subsidized by the government for deaf and hard of hearing people only.

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frogsign Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Pennsylvania, U.S.A. Posts: 136	I would love to have VP at home; I have it at work, and I love it. I have webcam, but it's not the same---not as clear. I think hearing ppl can buy VP, but I haven't tried yet. I have friend who sets up for Sorenson---I'll have to ask.

07-09-2008, 11:32 AM	#11 (permalink)
em20003 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 30	So when the new number system goes though how would a hearing person who I would guess is not able to get a "phone number" for their vp going to call someone who has been required to have a phone number.

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jasin Banned Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Puyallup, Washington Posts: 1,570	Only the deaf and hoh can get video relay service for free. The service is regulated by the fcc and funded by the government for the deaf, and rightly so.

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