[Electronics-Talk] Changes to AIRA 5-minute offer

Wed Aug 26 00:43:03 UTC 2020

The cost for Aira, the 30 minute plan is pretty much $1 per minute in Canadian funds, $29.95 for 30 minutes.  

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Electronics-Talk <electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
> Tina Sohl via Electronics-Talk
> Sent: August 25, 2020 4:46 PM
> To: Discussion of accessible home electronics and appliances <electronics-
> talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Tina Sohl <tinabir80 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Electronics-Talk] Changes to AIRA 5-minute offer
> 
> Merv, if it's the k select  like we have, the strength is next to the power
> button, if you're on the power button and slide your finger forward, it's the
> other button that feels like the power button. You press it, then press the
> buttton for the size of the cup of your drink and it should begin brewing.
> Tina
> 
> On 8/25/20, Mervin Keck via Electronics-Talk <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
> wrote:
> > When I went to look up my Keurig it says it has a strength control. So
> > I'll have to figure that one out. Here is the link.
> >
> https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B074WH5S44/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_sea
> rch_as
> > in_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
> >
> > I have lived in Cumberland, Franklin, Lebanon, Berks, and Delaware
> > Counties in Pennsylvania over the years. I have lived in very rural to
> > small towns to urban areas. The closest I have lived to Philadelphia
> > was Wayne which is right on the mainline from 1995 to 1999.
> > The last 12 years I lived near Clearwater, Florida which is also near Tampa.
> > Now I'm back in Berk's County and trying to adjust to not having the
> > big city at my fingertips. AIRA was amazing for me today as this small
> > town can get quite claustrophobic as I adjust. I'm so glad  I have a
> > standard minute plan. I think that is what they still call it.
> > Oh I forgot Lancaster Pennsylvania in my list of counties where I have
> > lived. The place in Florida was the longest I have ever been in one
> > place my entire life.
> > Today I called AIRA to:
> > 1 Identify medications that came in the mail from the local Pharmacy.
> > 2 Locate 3 packages including medications that the mailman left at the
> > wrong apartment outside the door.
> > 3 Identify K cup flavors in a variety pack
> > 4 Scan an insurance document and email me account information so I
> > could update contact information
> > 5 Something early this morning I can't even remember I have been so
> > productive today. Laughs!
> > Merv
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Electronics-Talk <electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf
> > Of Star Gazer via Electronics-Talk
> > Sent: Tuesday, August 25, 2020 4:44 PM
> > To: Discussion of accessible home electronics and appliances
> > <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
> > Cc: Star Gazer <pickrellrebecca at gmail.com>
> > Subject: Re: [Electronics-Talk] Changes to AIRA 5-minute offer
> >
> > Curious, why did you leave PA if you liked it so much?
> > We have a Keurig that isn’t touch screen and has a strong brew, it’s a
> > k select I think, Amazon for Keurig strong brew and it should pop up
> >
> > Sent from Mail for Windows 10
> >
> > From: Arlene via Electronics-Talk
> > Sent: Tuesday, August 25, 2020 3:50 PM
> > To: Discussion of accessible home electronics and appliances
> > Cc: Arlene
> > Subject: Re: [Electronics-Talk] Changes to AIRA 5-minute offer
> >
> > Hey, Merv, we're so happy for you with making your move, moving to
> > pennsylvania is a great move, that's a great state, I lived in philly
> > for 15 years and was one of the best places I ever lived. Also it's so
> > wonderful for all the various assistance you got. Also another
> > question, we've been thinking about getting another curic. if you know
> > the model name or number please let me know with the model you have
> since it's not touch screen.
> > wcreen Thank you so much. Just curious, where did you live in
> > Pennsylvania?.
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Mervin Keck via Electronics-Talk" <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
> > To: "Discussion of accessible home electronics and appliances"
> > <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
> > Cc: "Mervin Keck" <blind5sparrow at outlook.com>
> > Sent: Monday, August 24, 2020 7:38 PM
> > Subject: Re: [Electronics-Talk] Changes to AIRA 5-minute offer
> >
> >
> >>I just moved from Florida to Pennsylvania on August 14th. It was the
> >>first time I have made a major move without any useable vision. I have
> >>made quite a few moves in my life but I always had some vision before.
> >>This time I had no physical help for the seven weeks I had to prepare
> >>for the move. On the day I moved I did have three sighted people help
> >>move but I was still on my own getting to the Hotel and then getting
> >>to the airport the next morning and on the plane. It was only the
> >>second time I ever flew commercial. I hate to fly. And I don't care for
> crowds.
> >> During those seven weeks AIRA helped me many times and I was glad to
> >>pay  for their services. I  do not have the if its for free its for me
> >>mentality. I believe in paying for quality services. I don't mind
> >>saving  for something I want and I don't mind budgeting so I can
> >>afford something  I need. I have no issues with AIRA limiting their
> >>free calls so they can  stay in business because I hope they stay around a
> long time.
> >> I had a friend who helped me with a lot of online stuff. And AIRA
> >>walked  me through everything from changing addresses to reading
> >>labels to finding  new landmarks at the new place. Even learning my
> >>new washer and dryer I  just bought. AIRA even used team viewer and
> >>helped me get the correct  Keurig so I didn't end up with one with a
> >>touch screen. I simply love  those people and I recently upgraded my
> >>plan because I knew with the  recent move I would need them even more
> than usual.
> >> Merv
> >>
> >>
> >> -----Original Message-----
> >> From: Electronics-Talk <electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On
> >> Behalf Of Tom Evans via Electronics-Talk
> >> Sent: Monday, August 24, 2020 8:11 PM
> >> To: Discussion of accessible home electronics and appliances
> >> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
> >> Cc: Tom Evans <tevans2003 at sbcglobal.net>
> >> Subject: Re: [Electronics-Talk] Changes to AIRA 5-minute offer
> >>
> >> Free of course doesn’t keep them alive and important to pay for what
> >> I think is a complete game changer. I’m doing this from memory as the
> >> plan change today. Free five minutes every 24 hours or If you have a
> >> plan then free five minutes every four hours and then with the plans
> >> you basically get a little less and dollar cost or a few extra
> >> minutes. And the minutes do not roll over at the end of the month.
> >> $20 for 30 minutes, $100 for 140 minutes or $200 for 300 minutes. If
> >> you run out then the bundles do roll over. $30 for 25 minutes or $50
> >> for 50 minutes or $90 for 100 minutes.
> >> Again doing this from memory and if wrong please correct.
> >>
> >> Sent from my iPhone
> >>
> >>> On Aug 22, 2020, at 12:21 PM, Susan Stanzel via Electronics-Talk
> >>> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> >>>
> >>> I know there is an NFB plan for our members. Do any of you know
> >>> what that costs?
> >>>
> >>> Susie Stanzel
> >>>
> >>> -----Original Message-----
> >>> From: Electronics-Talk <electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On
> >>> Behalf Of Tracy Carcione via Electronics-Talk
> >>> Sent: Wednesday, August 19, 2020 10:31 AM
> >>> To: 'Discussion of accessible home electronics and appliances'
> >>> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
> >>> Cc: Tracy Carcione <carcione at access.net>
> >>> Subject: Re: [Electronics-Talk] Changes to AIRA 5-minute offer
> >>>
> >>> In my experience, the agents are genuinely trying to be helpful.
> >>> If, say, the place I'm looking is dark, they'll ask if they can turn
> >>> on the phone flashlight, which takes a few seconds max.
> >>> Tracy
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> -----Original Message-----
> >>> From: Electronics-Talk [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org]
> >>> On Behalf Of Star Gazer via Electronics-Talk
> >>> Sent: Wednesday, August 19, 2020 11:13 AM
> >>> To: Discussion of accessible home electronics and appliances
> >>> Cc: Star Gazer
> >>> Subject: Re: [Electronics-Talk] Changes to AIRA 5-minute offer
> >>>
> >>> Is this a real five minutes or what I call a game five minutes?
> >>> What if say, you are looking for something in your pantry, but the
> >>> pantry light is off, will the agent tell you to turn the light on,
> >>> or in my husband’s words “play dumb” so you have to call back and pay?
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Sent from Mail for Windows 10
> >>>
> >>> From: Tracy Carcione via Electronics-Talk
> >>> Sent: Wednesday, August 19, 2020 9:52 AM
> >>> To: 'Discussion of accessible home electronics and appliances'
> >>> Cc: Tracy Carcione
> >>> Subject: [Electronics-Talk] Changes to AIRA 5-minute offer
> >>>
> >>> AIRA is changing its free 5 minutes offer.  They were losing money
> >>> on it.
> >>> I've pasted the relevant bit from the newsletter below my signature.
> >>>
> >>> Tracy
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> As of August 25 at 6:00am Pacific time, Aira will provide two tiers
> >>> of "Free 5", one for guests and another for paid subscribers.
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Guests may make one (1) free call every 24 hours of up to five
> >>> minutes in length.
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Paid subscribers may make one (1) free call of up to five minutes in
> >>> length every four hours.
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> The app will have a timer located in the usage tab to make it easy
> >>> to know when you can make your next call. For more about these
> >>> changes, please check out our Frequently Asked Questions here:
> >>> https://aira.io/aira-is-free
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
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