Oct 6, 2024 · TTY stands for “teletypewriter.” It was initially developed for people with hearing or speech difficulties to communicate over traditional telephone networks. TTY devices translate typed text...

A TTY (teletypewriter) is a device that helps people who are deaf, speech-impaired, or hard-of-hearing use a phone to communicate. While TTY devices were initially designed for landline phones, they are …

Dec 7, 2025 · A TTY call connected two machines using a standard telephone line. Instead of using voice, the TTY sent sound tones that were converted into text on the other person’s screen.

TTY (Teletype), also known as TDD (Telecommunications Device for the Deaf), is a communication tool designed for individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have speech impairments. It allows users …

Oct 4, 2025 · At its core, TTY (Teletypewriter) service enables text-based communication over standard telephone lines. Instead of relying on spoken words, TTY users type their messages on a device that …

Nov 27, 2025 · What is Phone TTY? A TTY, or Text Telephone (sometimes referred to as a TDD, or Telecommunication Device for the Deaf), is a device that allows people who are deaf, hard of …

May 2, 2025 · When a person uses TTY mode, the text they type is transmitted through the telephone line to another user, who can read it on the screen of their TTY device or smartphone.

TTY means people can send typed messages over a phone line instead of talking. It was first created in the 1960s so people who are deaf or have speech problems could use the phone.

Aug 3, 2025 · When a ‘tty’ call is made, the mobile phone connects to a relay service, which translates the typed messages into audio signals that can be understood by the recipient.

Jun 10, 2025 · A TTY is a special device that lets people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech-impaired use the telephone to communicate, by allowing them to type messages back and forth to …