Arizona Relay Service
Arizona Relay Service - Using TTY
When making a teletypewriter (TTY) call, dial:
1-800-367-8939
An AZRS communication assistant (CA) will answer like this:
AZRS CA 4999 (F) NMBR CALLING PLS GA
You answer with the number you want to call, also giving them the extension if necessary:
Pls call 602-555-1234 GA
Pls call 602-555-1234 x345 GA
The communication assistant will then dial the number, informing you of the call process as they connect your call:
DIALING 602-444-1234 RINGING 1... RINGING 2... RINGING 3...
When the call is answered, the communication assistant will begin relaying your call.
The communication assistant will explain AZRS to the other person if they are unfamiliar with the relay service.
HELLO (F) (EXPLAINING RELAY) HELLO THIS IS CHRISTI GA
Your call is now connected. The communication assistant will then relay the call between yourself and your party; typing the standard phone user's spoken words to the TTY user and then voicing the TTY user's text back to the standard phone user. Remember to end each exchange with "GA" (Go-Ahead). This is a turn-taking cue that informs both the communication assistant and your party when to respond.
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