Stay Connected with Maryland Relay Calling Options

If you, or a loved one, have difficulty using a standard telephone, Maryland Relay makes it easy to place and receive calls. Maryland Relay services are available for free. You are responsible for paying your monthly telephone bill to your chosen service provider. Long distance rates may apply according to your telephone service.

• RCC (Remote Conference Captioning) | Maryland Relay - RCC allows people who have difficulty hearing over the phone during conference calls to read text of what all participants are saying.​
  
  
• RTT (Real-Time Text) | Maryland Relay - Real-Time Text is transmitted instantly as it is typed—eliminating the need to hit “send” and allowing for faster, more accessible communication for all.​
  
  
• Traditional Relay (TTY) for those who are Deaf, hard of hearing, late-deafened or have difficulty speaking
  
  
• Hearing Carry-Over and Speech-to-Speech for those who have difficulty speaking
  
  
• Voice Carry-Over for Relay users who prefer to use their own voice in phone conversations
  
  
• Captioned Telephone, which lets hard-of-hearing users read every word callers say, as they listen
  
  
• Braille TTY for DeafBlind callers
  
  
• Spanish Relay for Spanish-speaking callers who have difficulty using a standard telephone
  
  
• Customized Relay options, including Customer Profiles which users can set up to expedite calls and store their calling preferences
  

• Alternative Relay services, including Video Relay Service (VRS) for American Sign Language users, as well as IP Relay and IP Captioned Telephone Service for callers wishing to connect on their smartphone, computer, or other Internet-connected device (these services are not provided by Maryland Relay)