Why are some Point-to-Point calls answered by a Video Interpreter?
The answer is because the number of the person you are calling is not found in the National NeuStar iTRS database. If the number you are calling is not found in the database, you get connected to a Video Interpreter.
Why is their number not in the database?
1) The number is not a ‘real’ 10-digit local number. Only ‘real’ local numbers assigned to relay users are found in this nationwide database.
2) The person you are calling has a real 10-digit local number, but didn’t update their account information with the VRS company that gave them the 10-digit number.
3) The number is new and the VRS company may not have entered the new number in the database yet.
What should you do if this is happening to you?
Tell this person to contact the VRS company who gave them that number and make sure the number is a ‘real’ 10-digit number. Tell this person to make sure that their number is in the National NeuStar iTRS database.
Why is a 10-digit number important?
A real 10-digit number is needed for E911 services. After November 12th a real 10-digit local number is required to make relay calls.
Are Purple Local Numbers real 10-digit numbers?
Yes. The 10-digit numbers given out by Purple – Purple Local Numbers, i711 Call Me, My IP-Relay are all real 10-digit local numbers.