Which statement best describes TTY usage today in relation to pagers and mobile phones?

Which statement best describes TTY usage today in relation to pagers and mobile phones?

• A. It is used more today than before.
• B. It is used about the same as before.
• C. It is used less today than before.
• D. It is rarely used today.

Answer: (C)

Technology shifts have changed how Deaf and hard-of-hearing users communicate. TTYs were essential when the main way to send typed messages over the phone was through a dedicated device. Now, smartphones with texting, instant messaging, and video calls—and services that support sign language over video—offer faster, more flexible options across networks. Pagers have given way to smartphones for quick communication, so TTY use has declined overall. Some people may still use TTY in specific contexts, but it’s less common than before.

Technology shifts have changed how Deaf and hard-of-hearing users communicate. TTYs were essential when the main way to send typed messages over the phone was through a dedicated device. Now, smartphones with texting, instant messaging, and video calls—and services that support sign language over video—offer faster, more flexible options across networks. Pagers have given way to smartphones for quick communication, so TTY use has declined overall. Some people may still use TTY in specific contexts, but it’s less common than before.