You can use a text telephone/teletypewriter (TTY) to communicate with anyone and anytime on the phone! The relay operator reads aloud the message you typed to the other party and types the other party’s voiced message and background sounds, if any, to you.
This service is designed for people who are Deaf, Hard or Hearing or have a Speech Disability.
This relay service is available in English-to-English and Spanish-to-Spanish.
The TRS Customer Profile allows you to store your relay call preferences and helps speed up call processing.
Click here for information about a similar Internet-based relay service called Sprint IP Relay.
How Does TTY Relay Work?
It’s simple!
Just dial 711 (or 800-852-7899 for English or 866-658-7714 for Spanish) on your TTY and a relay operator will answer with “Ohio Relay”.
Type the area code and telephone number you wish to call and type “GA” (“Go Ahead”). The relay operator will dial the number and connect you to the other party.
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Type your message on the TTY. Type “GA” (“Go Ahead”) at end of each message. The “GA” indicates that it is the other party’s turn to respond.
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The relay operator read the message you typed aloud to the other party.
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The other party listens, then speaks. When they say, “Go Ahead”, it is your turn to respond.
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The relay operator types the other party’s voiced message to you.
To conclude the call, type “GA to SK” (“Stop Keying”) to indicate that you are ready to hang up.
Video : How does a TTY Relay call work?
Here’s how a TTY user named Emeka communicates with a standard phone user, Mary, of Travel Time agency.