Local Number Quiz

The quiz has ended, and we would like to congratulate our winners. These are the first hundred people who got all ten questions correct. So how much did you know about 10-digit local numbers? Check the answers below and see how you did.

1. You can only have one 10-digit local number.
   
   Answer: FALSE. You can have as many 10-digit numbers as you want. This is "functionally equivalent" to how 10-digit numbers work for hearing people. For example, hearing people often have different numbers for home, work and mobile phones.



2. If you have chosen another VRS provider as your default provider, you can still use Hands on VRS for your video relay calls by dialing hovrs.tv.
   
   Answer: TRUE. No matter where you get your 10-digit local number from, you can still use Hands On VRS for your video relay calls.



3. Purple Local Number is a real 10-digit local number from Hands on VRS.
   
   Answer: TRUE. Purple Local Number is the 10-digit local number from Hands On VRS, a service from Purple Communications™.



4. An i711 Call Me Number is a 10-digit local number from IP-Relay.com.
   
   Answer: FALSE. The 10-digit local number from IP-Relay.com is called "My IP-Relay Number". An i711 Call Me Number is the 10-digit local number from i711. Both IP-Relay.com and i711 relay services are from Purple Communications™.



5. You can start using your Purple Local Number now and share it as your primary telephone number for hearing and deaf contacts.
   
   Answer: TRUE. Thousands of people across the country are using Purple Number today as their primary telephone number for hearing and deaf contacts.



6. You have up to 6 months (ending June 30, 2009) to register with the provider of your choice.
   
   Answer: FALSE. You must register with the provider of your choice by the end of March, 2009. You can continue to use your current toll-free numbers through June 30.



7. Your "default provider" can take away your VP if you place calls through an alternate relay provider.
   
   Answer: FALSE. No relay provider can take away your device if you place calls through a different relay provider. You can choose an alternate or preferred relay provider for your outbound calls.



8. It's important to update your street address information, especially for E911 services.
   
   Answer:  TRUE. By updating your street address, emergency personnel will know where to reach you if you dial 911, based on the street address you enter in your online profile. This means emergency help can arrive faster.



9. You can keep your 10-digit local number and transfer it to any relay provider you choose.
   
   Answer: TRUE. You can take your 10-digit with you and transfer it to any relay provider you choose. This is called "Local Number Portability."



10. You will have to pay for your 10-digit local number.
    
    Answer: FALSE. All 10-digit local numbers from relay providers are free.

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR WINNERS!!

Here are the first 100 winners who answered all 10 questions correctly. These winners will also be notified via email. They will receive a t-shirt from Purple Communications, sent to their address submitted with the quiz answers. Thank you for your participation!