Our own telephone numbers
30 07 2006
Everyone is talking about “universal” 10-digits phone number for deaf community. Finally.
Like Kelby Brick explained on his video, we need to find a way to launch 3rd party system to handle it. Make it easier for both worlds to call each other. No more special local or 800’s phone call to relay service.
I want to make comment we should be included IP-based relay service online and IP-based Captel service – not just videophone. I want to see both have same service as videophone including phone number. It would be awesome!
Right now, I have my own number (provided by MY IP RELAY) where hearing folks can call me thru AIM. Also, I have my own number (provided by CSDVRS/SPRINT) where hearing folks can call me thru videophone. I have different number on my videophone for my friends to call me. It is insane!
Maybe we should use something like skype-style service. 3rd party service can offer and allows us to select provider when I get relay call thru videophone or IM and set up my own number. Also, you can prioritize which service mode you want 1st, 2nd, etc. For example, if videophone is off or I am not home, it will automatically go to my IM or another alternative of my choice. It should come with answer service and email or SMS service in case we didn’t see the phone ring. (Don’t have in some case)
It would be a hell of service 
You can find the link at http://www.nad.org/fccnumberaction
To learn more about this issue, go to http://www.nad.org/vpnumbersystem
Click on this URL to access and fill out the FCC short comment form: http://www.nad.org/FCCRelayLink
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Videophone Phone Numbers to Join Into the Central Telephone Number Database ? It Might Will Become A Reality….
I never knew that it is in the works by NAD (National Association of the Deaf) is working on that to make it possible by proposing it to FCC (Federal Communications Commission). As of right now at 10/27/2006,……
I haven’t been a fan of this idea cuz of my fears of paying for the service and 10 digit number. I once had VOIP service to get voicemail for my job search. I had to pay $20 something for the service. I felt this can be same concept that VRS company can act as a telephone company to charge us for the service and 10 digit number.
As you know, I am using VOIP technology for our toll free numbers, faxes, voicemail and it works so great and it’s worth it and it save alot of money and we are being able to add ext# numbers and it is in works. Ordering a seperate services costs you more. VOIP is highly suggested for small business who want to have budget-savings.