Users will need a cellular-ready TTY machine, available through adaptive technology retailers, such as Ameriphone . They will also need a cellular telephone with the TTY chipset installed, but exactly who will manufacture the phones is uncertain. Motorola, Qualcomm, and Audiovox are Bell Atlantic Mobile's current vendors and, said Linskey, the company will approach them first. Cellular providers will also issue a monthly service fee for the extended capability. Details on specific pricing and service availability currently are unavailable.
Many users can type faster than the machines transmit.
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