I just hear the dial tone on a regular phone-not anyone speaking. That is why I continue using my TTY.
From Sunnybrook Cochlear Implant section-their experience in dealing with over 3000 patients over 20 years-one out of 2 persons implanted can't hear people speaking on a regular telephone. True in other centres-no idea.
To answer "dereksbicycles" original query: NO I am not bothered having to continue using my VCO TTY.