1. Dial 7-1-1 from anywhere inside Alaska, or dial toll-free (800) 770-8255 from anywhere outside the state.

2. Ask the communication assistant to dial the area code and telephone number you are calling.

3. The communication assistant will type the spoken words to the TTY user and voice the typed words back to the standard phone you are calling.

4. Speak slowly and directly to the person you are calling, not to the relay operator.

5. Remember to say "go ahead" (typed "GA" on the TTY) each time you finish your part of the conversation to let the other person know to respond.