[blindlaw] Cellular Voice Software

[Joe Orozco]

Interesting.  When I bought my MotoQ from Verizon a couple years ago, I told
them I wasn't getting a data plan and that was that.  They must have gotten
a lot more vehement about their data plan campaigns.

Joe

"Hard work spotlights the character of people: some turn up their sleeves,
some turn up their noses, and some don't turn up at all."--Sam Ewing 

-----Original Message-----
From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org 
[mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Cathryn Bonnette
Sent: Tuesday, June 01, 2010 4:31 PM
To: 'NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List'
Subject: [blindlaw] Cellular Voice Software

All:

I am informed today that my initial negotiations with Verizon 
Wireless were
successful to the extent that I obtained management approval for the HTC
Ozone model without the data plan. My goal is to eliminate the $30/month
added charge to Verizon Wireless customers who need adaptive 
voice software
to access normal features on their cell phones. Currently,   
the Ozone is
the only model of a cell phone available from Verizon that uses "Talks"
software.  Since the Ozone is actually a PDA with Internet, 
E-mail and other
data features, there is an additional charge each month for the service.
This Denys access to cell phone features including contacts and menus
available to normally sighted customers at no extra charge.  
This means that
blind/visually impaired customers will have an option for equal access
without added charges. The next step is to complete an order 
for the Ozone
cell phone including the option of eliminating all data features.  As I
write, this attempt is in process. It is complicated by the limits of
current Verizon software that does not permit data features to 
be "turned
off" on the Ozone PDA. I have a voice mail from a Verizon Wireless
representative confirming management approval, and another 
representative
attempting to complete an order with the Ozone by arranging for an over
ride. If all else fails, I will demand early termination of my Verizon
Wireless contract and buy an I phone which I am now informed is 
completely
accessible with voice access for all features and is also 
reasonably priced
- a definite selling point!  

OK. I will send an update as soon as I have one.  Wish me well, 
 and stay
tuned!  

 

Cathryn (& Abby)

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