About Us Features Telecummunications Equipment Contact Us Links Relay Parnter link Georgia Relay/Dial 7-1-1
Features link
Relay Choice Profile link
Voice Users Link
TTY (Text Telephone) link
VCO (Voice Carry-Over) link
HCO (Hearing Carry-Over) link
STS (Speech-to-Speech) link
Internet Protocal Relay link
VRS (Video Relay Service) link
Additional Features link
Additional Features link
Customer Service link
Features

STS (Speech-To-Speech)

For people with mild-to-moderate speech difficulties who can hear what is being said over the phone, STS makes telecommunication a snap. As the STS user speaks, a specially trained Communications Assistant (CA) listens to the words. The (CA) then revoices those words to the other person. When the other person speaks, the STS user listens directly to what is being said. Other than a standard telephone, no special equipment is needed.

To make an STS call (a Georgia Relay Customer Profile is highly recommended for STS users and will streamline the following steps):

1. Dial 7-1-1 or 1-888-202-4082 (English) or 1-888-202-3972 (Spanish) to reach Georgia Relay.

2. Using your voice, tell the Communications Assistant (CA) that you want to make an STS call. Then, give him or her the number you wish to call.

3. Tell the CA what kind of role you would like him or her to take during your call:
ACTIVE ROLE: The CA will repeat everything you say to the person you are calling. -or- PASSIVE ROLE: The CA will only intervene upon request from you or the other party.

4. Once the CA connects you to the person you are calling, begin speaking to that person directly. The CA will repeat your words according to the role you requested.

5. If you want to make another Relay call after your conversation is finished, stay on the line and the CA will assist you.