Comments on: Go America’s Explanation of TN

By: edsalert

edsalert — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 17:27:09 +0000

Bill,

Right you are – I believe. Let me explore this issue and get back to you if I learn more on this issue.

Inequality – that’s a word that – unfortunately – we all see too often from time to time and usually when new technology product or services comes along, that word pops up.

eyes open & thumbs up,

Ed B.

By: Bill

Bill — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 16:27:36 +0000

You still have to dial an 800 number to reach a CapTel user, pay for a second line. For VRS and IP, you won’t have to do that. So, there’s an inequality amongst relay users in the CapTel field now. Also, the new order does NOT apply to IP CapTel at this time.

By: edsalert

edsalert — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 16:42:13 +0000

Hi old friend, Donna!

VRS providers will be the one to give TN.

The new direct VP from Sorenson is not the same TN that the FCC requires. You may have to abandon the 800 number to get a new TN from one of VRS providers (including SorensonVRS). The new TN will have area code, not 800 or 866 so that’s nice.

Give a Texas sized bear hug to ur Dad for me!

eyes open & thumbs up,

By: Donna Drake

Donna Drake — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 16:26:00 +0000

Hi Ed

I found Kelly Brick’s video regarding TN numbers very interesting. I am still a little confused. Who will give us TN numbers? VP providers?

I recently got a new direct VP numbers from Sorenson. Is this considered as my TN numbers? Just wonder.

You have done many wonderful things. Dad and I are proud of you! Keep up the good work for our community.

Donna

By: edsalert

edsalert — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 16:09:07 +0000

Bill,

I’m sorry I don’t understand. Can u explain why? CapTel ALREADY have direct line, they do not use 800 number. The home number of a CapTel user can be used. Do not have to explain to hearing person that this is a “CapTel” phone number as the number “automatically” connects to a CapTel user.

Ed B

By: Bill

Bill — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 16:00:25 +0000

But this doesn’t apply to CapTel…. I’m disappointed.

By: edsalert

edsalert — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 11:43:08 +0000

Alice,

It will be intresting to learn if one can have TN for all these devices. I know that TN obtained from TN would be VP compatible. I don’t know if one can use that TN for fax, etc., so let’s ask the geeks out there and see if they can answer that quesiton? Geeks, can u answer Alice’s query?

eyes open & thumbs up,

By: K

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 03:13:40 +0000

Ed wrote:
More likely the TN will be ready after Dec 31, 2008 so Jan 1, 2009. I don’t know if they will be ready before then.

My Response: The FCC requires that numbers be ready BY the end of the year. Furthermore, as the demo shows, there’s no reason why providers cannot start giving out local numbers and make their systems inter-connected with the central system. NO MORE DELAYS!

By: jncutt

jncutt — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 02:15:12 +0000

Thanks Ed – I found it cumbersome when u stated “not all do that”. Almost all providers I tried to call, do ask that except with HOVRS. It depends on the profile they follow. Thanks for your valuable response. Happy 4th!

By: edsalert

edsalert — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 02:09:55 +0000

James,

I believe that is up to the VRS providers and their policy on whether to ask VRS user that question or not. Not all do that. You of course can instruct VI on how to announce.

More likely the TN will be ready after Dec 31, 2008 so Jan 1, 2009. I don’t know if they will be ready before then.

eyes open & thumbs up,

Ed B