Reception is excellent up to about 150 feet. My T-Switch is immediately available and is helpful for telephone calls as well as the FM system in my church with a neck loop. I got back my confidence, realized I was as smart as anyone else at public meetings or events if I understood what was said. I do not have to use a TTY as I make use of the regular phone. It has prevented mental health problems and reduces stress.
TV is so important, the common denominator for our culture.
If you cannot watch the show then you are really out of it. Closed captions on new televisions and the chance to buy a model at a cheap price were helpful to me. Other Technology Devices mentioned included faxes, pagers, and alarm systems. I'm late deafened, and sleeping upstairs made me very nervous. I couldn't tell if anyone was trying to break into the house downstairs.