iPhone 4 - IWRelay vs ZVRS

steveodeaf · 08-13-2010, 03:53 PM

What do you guys thinks? What are the pros and cons of each of their iPhone 4 VRS services?

**Chevy57** · 08-13-2010, 11:16 PM

YouTube - FaceTime

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By JFLMad

Summary: I want to clarify some misunderstood among us of how to use your FaceTime on your iPhone 4. We can use FaceTime to “videophone” only if both parties have iPhone 4 and also you can call vrs company on your iPhone4 using FaceTime as well! As of now, there are 2 vrs companies available to use and they are iZ by Zvrs and iwrelay. iZ don’t have an app as what iwrelay have and you have to dial the phone number to call iZ and it will charge you .40 cents per minute until iZ receive your call and they will hang up and call you back using FaceTime then it will be free from there. As for iwrelay, they have an app for you to download and you can place a call instantly on it and it’s free at all!, no hidden cost like what iZ does. Zvrs did not explain that .40 cents thing at NAD conference when they mentioned that they are the first company to make a change of using vrs service on FaceTime, they should of have doing that in the first place. I hope other that vrs company such as Purple, Sorenson and the others will develop their own app so that way we can have different choice which vrs company to use on FaceTime! Thanks!

To use their service:

For iwrelay, go to iTunes store and download their app (type iwrelay in search box) and follow from there. For iZ, call 866.323.2231 (866.32FACE1).

Using of VRS service in FaceTime on your iPhone4 Fookem and Bug

I refuse to dial ZVRS number to use Facetime on iphone. I can use IWRelay app to call it. I hope that Purple, Convo and others would develop new app to use Facetime.

**sequoias** · 08-14-2010, 10:51 AM

Wow, thanks for sharing! I wonder how someone would react to that phone bill when using iZ service without application. Must be an expensive mistake not explaining clearly in the first place.

Excedio · 08-17-2010, 06:54 AM

I called ZVRS customer service the other day. Just to be sure you are aware, it's not called iZ. It's called ZVRS on the iPhone4.

Two, it's a $.40 per minute before the call connects to the interpreter. You don't get billed while on the VRS call. When the call hits the 1 minute mark and an interpreter has not answered, the call will automatically disconnect so that you are only billed for one minute by AT&T. Also, this is only if you do not have voice minutes, if you have a voice plan for any reason, there is no extra charge.

I was also told that they would soon be releasing an App that will eliminate any charges. Personally, I would prefer to wait for that. ZVRS is a reputable company that has a proven track record. Not something I can say for IWRelay....yet.

**JClarke** · 08-17-2010, 07:05 AM

40 cents a minute, that's nothing.

Excedio · 08-17-2010, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by jclarke

40 cents a minute, that's nothing.

+1

Honestly...how often will you use it? You might get charged an extra $3-$7 on your bill.

**JClarke** · 08-17-2010, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Excedio

+1

Honestly...how often will you use it? You might get charged an extra $3-$7 on your bill.

if I use .40 cents a minute about 15 times per month that's $6 and that's nothing to me. However, doesn't effect me at all cause I am not american.

therefore, still nothing to me.

**Chevy57** · 08-17-2010, 07:26 AM

iZ is fail! iZ app is nothing for iPhone 4.

Excedio · 08-17-2010, 07:27 AM

There is no such this as iZ. So.....you fail.

Kidding

**JClarke** · 08-17-2010, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Chevy57

iZ is fail! iZ app is nothing for iPhone 4.

You sir, you confused yourself there is no such iZ in the internet world. It is ZVRS, enuff said.

souggy · 08-17-2010, 07:33 AM

Considering how much hearing people pays for voice plans, and how often some of them use it, I would say 40 cents a minute for connecting call to be fair.

**Chevy57** · 08-17-2010, 08:14 AM

Amazing! I just worked to connect IWRelay VRS in FaceTime over 3g on my jailbreak (My3G) iphone 4.

Excedio · 08-17-2010, 08:17 AM

Proof or I call shenanigans.

PowerON · 08-17-2010, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by JClarke

40 cents a minute, that's nothing.

40¢ is actual 44¢ AUS

That's okay, it's still cheap

**JClarke** · 08-17-2010, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Excedio

Proof or I call shenanigans.

He has jailbroken his iPhone

**JClarke** · 08-17-2010, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by PowerON

40¢ is actual 44¢ AUS

That's okay, it's still cheap

I know, but still nothing.

**JClarke** · 08-17-2010, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by souggy

Considering how much hearing people pays for voice plans, and how often some of them use it, I would say 40 cents a minute for connecting call to be fair.

+1 True, to be fair for these deaf people.

**Chevy57** · 08-19-2010, 09:35 PM

Finally got ZVRS app for iPhone 4!! similar to IWrelay app.
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/zvrs/id386660736?mt=8

XBGMER · 08-19-2010, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by JClarke

+1 True, to be fair for these deaf people.

Yeah thats correct.. but whoever looking for FREETARD!

Evo Dragon · 08-20-2010, 10:13 AM

Guess what? I received an email from ZVRS. It said
"YOU ASKED, and we delivered: The first mobile VRS just got easier! ZVRS on iPhone 4 is even simpler to use with our new, FREE app. No phone number to call. No worrying about call charges. Download it now, and experience even easier communication freedom!" http://www.zvrs.com/z-services/video...ice-vrs/iphone

I'll get next gen iPod Touch with front camera for facetime is coming soon.

**Chevy57** · 08-20-2010, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Evo Dragon

Guess what? I received an email from ZVRS. It said
"YOU ASKED, and we delivered: The first mobile VRS just got easier! ZVRS on iPhone 4 is even simpler to use with our new, FREE app. No phone number to call. No worrying about call charges. Download it now, and experience even easier communication freedom!" iPhone - ZVRS

I'll get next gen iPod Touch with front camera for facetime is coming soon.

I got it for my iPhone 4. I had tried to use ZVRS on FaceTime over 3G to call. Amazing! Work great! I can use facetime over 3g to call anywhere with Wifi.
You will get new iPod Touch to use Sprint Wifi hotspot in your Evo 4g device.

Evo Dragon · 08-20-2010, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Chevy57

I got it for my iPhone 4. I had tried to use ZVRS on FaceTime over 3G to call. Amazing! Work great! I can use facetime over 3g to call anywhere with Wifi.
You will get new iPod Touch to use Sprint Wifi hotspot in your Evo 4g device.

bingo.. you're correct.

DeafWarrior · 08-21-2010, 07:10 AM

Just another way that the "Z" will generate profits. We are all being bombarded by all this hype with technology. How many people truly use relay calls on the move? Basically join the multiple of idiots that are on their phones while driving, wlaking and moving. Now what is the fine in NY for talking on the phone while driving? Many states are assuming those procedures. Also make sure you do check the reputation and the fine print on these cell contracts. I am sure that the government will be looking at these fraudulent chrges by providers next.

**Chevy57** · 08-21-2010, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by DeafWarrior

Just another way that the "Z" will generate profits. We are all being bombarded by all this hype with technology. How many people truly use relay calls on the move? Basically join the multiple of idiots that are on their phones while driving, wlaking and moving. Now what is the fine in NY for talking on the phone while driving? Many states are assuming those procedures. Also make sure you do check the reputation and the fine print on these cell contracts. I am sure that the government will be looking at these fraudulent chrges by providers next.

I know about text driving ban laws in most states. I always be stopping and parking my vehicle before texting device.

LaurenTTRD · 08-21-2010, 09:57 AM

I was told by inside source. IWRelay and ZVRS does not compliance FCC Rules. FCC did not approve to merge the VRS on Cellular Phone/Smart Phone n etc. Once when I get more information. Ill be sure to post it here.

**Chevy57** · 08-21-2010, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by LaurenTTRD

I was told by inside source. IWRelay and ZVRS does not compliance FCC Rules. FCC did not approve to merge the VRS on Cellular Phone/Smart Phone n etc. Once when I get more information. Ill be sure to post it here.

Sound good!

P.S. i noticed that "Introduce yourself" thread info is nothing for you. Are you deaf?

LaurenTTRD · 08-21-2010, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Chevy57

Sound good!

P.S. i noticed that "Introduce yourself" thread info is nothing for you. Are you deaf?

Proudly Deaf - I dont know if its necessary for me to create introduce myself thread?

I believe some of ADers here knows who I am

I think you probably know who I am too.

PowerON · 08-23-2010, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by LaurenTTRD

Proudly Deaf - I dont know if its necessary for me to create introduce myself thread?

I believe some of ADers here knows who I am

I think you probably know who I am too.

I don't know you but it was quite source info you got. BTW, you look cute.

qwerty123 · 08-23-2010, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by LaurenTTRD

I was told by inside source. IWRelay and ZVRS does not compliance FCC Rules. FCC did not approve to merge the VRS on Cellular Phone/Smart Phone n etc. Once when I get more information. Ill be sure to post it here.

hope it violation fcc rule big time
cant receive calls on iphone! crap

**JClarke** · 08-23-2010, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by qwerty123

hope it violation fcc rule big time
cant receive calls on iphone! crap

you don't own a iphone, ffs. Go away.

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08-14-2010, 10:51 AM	#3 (permalink)
sequoias Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Iowa, the land of the cornfields and pigs Posts: 21,854	Wow, thanks for sharing! I wonder how someone would react to that phone bill when using iZ service without application. Must be an expensive mistake not explaining clearly in the first place.

08-17-2010, 06:54 AM	#4 (permalink)
Excedio Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 90	I called ZVRS customer service the other day. Just to be sure you are aware, it's not called iZ. It's called ZVRS on the iPhone4. Two, it's a $.40 per minute before the call connects to the interpreter. You don't get billed while on the VRS call. When the call hits the 1 minute mark and an interpreter has not answered, the call will automatically disconnect so that you are only billed for one minute by AT&T. Also, this is only if you do not have voice minutes, if you have a voice plan for any reason, there is no extra charge. I was also told that they would soon be releasing an App that will eliminate any charges. Personally, I would prefer to wait for that. ZVRS is a reputable company that has a proven track record. Not something I can say for IWRelay....yet.

08-17-2010, 07:26 AM	#8 (permalink)
Chevy57 Sherlock Hound Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: O..HI..O! Posts: 10,280	iZ is fail! iZ app is nothing for iPhone 4.

08-17-2010, 07:27 AM	#9 (permalink)
Excedio Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 90	There is no such this as iZ. So.....you fail. Kidding

08-17-2010, 08:14 AM	#12 (permalink)
Chevy57 Sherlock Hound Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: O..HI..O! Posts: 10,280	Amazing! I just worked to connect IWRelay VRS in FaceTime over 3g on my jailbreak (My3G) iphone 4.

08-17-2010, 08:17 AM	#13 (permalink)
Excedio Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 90	Proof or I call shenanigans.

08-19-2010, 09:35 PM	#18 (permalink)
Chevy57 Sherlock Hound Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: O..HI..O! Posts: 10,280	Finally got ZVRS app for iPhone 4!! similar to IWrelay app. http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/zvrs/id386660736?mt=8

08-21-2010, 07:10 AM	#23 (permalink)
DeafWarrior Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 22 Blog Entries: 1	Just another way that the "Z" will generate profits. We are all being bombarded by all this hype with technology. How many people truly use relay calls on the move? Basically join the multiple of idiots that are on their phones while driving, wlaking and moving. Now what is the fine in NY for talking on the phone while driving? Many states are assuming those procedures. Also make sure you do check the reputation and the fine print on these cell contracts. I am sure that the government will be looking at these fraudulent chrges by providers next.

08-21-2010, 09:57 AM	#25 (permalink)
LaurenTTRD Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 355	I was told by inside source. IWRelay and ZVRS does not compliance FCC Rules. FCC did not approve to merge the VRS on Cellular Phone/Smart Phone n etc. Once when I get more information. Ill be sure to post it here.