What you need to use New Zealand Internet Relay
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a computer
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a phone line
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Internet service
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a web browser like
Microsoft Internet
Explorer
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Use the call setup page to
give instructions to the relay assistant such as:
ask for any person
use any service announcement
request a male or female operator
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Use emoticons to convey
a range of emotions
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Save or print call
transcripts
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Available
24 hours a day,
365 days a year
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View help in Sign
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No call surcharge
for relay assistance
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Local and national
calls are free*
* You will separately
have to pay for your telephone line rental.
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No TTY
neededeven when travelling
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High-speed
internet access not required
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You must pre-
register to make chargeable calls
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Easy call setup
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Background
color & text options
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Specify text size and
color for caller and RA screens
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Macro buttons for GA,
SK and PLS HOLD
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Split screen: one side
for your text and another for your callers replies
It’s highly two-way so you’re in control