Downloads
On this page you'll find user guides, instruction manuals and details of how to turn your PC into a textphone.
User guides
In this section you'll find all Text Relay leaflets and information guides.
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Text Relay leaflet
Quality of Service reports
If you have a PC with an internet connection
You can turn your PC into a textphone by downloading a piece of software that uses your broadband connection to make Text Relay calls.
Once set up it allows you to call other textphones and telephones from your home computer, with the added advantage of a full size keyboard for easier typing.
System requirements:
A PC running Microsoft Windows 2000 (or newer editions), Windows XP or Vista.
A broadband internet connection.
Information leaflets archive
Below is a list of the user guides and manuals we have in our archive. Please download and view any that may be relevant to you or the equipment you use. However, bear in mind that some of the information may be out of date.
Textphone user guides
BT Textphone
Minicom Compact
Minicom 5/V
Minicom 7/VII
Minicom 5000
Minicom 6000
Minicom 7000
Minicom Pro 100
Minicom Pro 400
Minicom Pro 8000
ScreenPhone
Textel 200
Textlink
Uniphone 1150
Text Relay User Guides
Support and advice
FAQs
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Downloads
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Important Numbers
To make a call: dial 18001 + number
Emergency calls: dial 18000
Support & advice
Latest news
New research project about text relay services | 17 Aug 2010
Ofcom are asking people to have their say by taking part in their new research project about the future of text relay and other services for people who are deaf, hard of hearing or with speech difficulties.