Technologies

Telecommunications Relay Services and Assistive Technologies

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Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) is a telephone service that allows persons with hearing or speech disabilities to place and receive telephone calls. There are several forms of TRS, depending on the particular needs of the user and the equipment available. For an explanation of each of the different types of services listed below please go to the FCC website.

For a list of companies that provide access to each type of relay service please click on the appropriate link below.

Text-to-Voice TTY-based TRS (“Traditional” / 7-1-1 / Tennessee Relay Service)
(Includes Voice Carry Over, Hearing Carry Over Services, and Speech-to-Speech (STS) Relay Services)