How IP Relay works
IP (Internet Protocol) Relay allows individuals with hearing or speech disabilities to communicate by text over the internet, rather than using a Teletypewriter (TTY) or standard telephone. This service is free for Canadian home and mobile subscribers at no additional charge.
How to Call Capital One via IP Relay
- Register for an IP Relay account with your telephone service provider (e.g., Rogers, Fido, Telus, Bell, Koodo).
- Use an online search engine to find your service provider’s registration page (e.g., Google search “Fido IP Relay Registration”).
- Complete the registration process by providing the following information:
- Service provider account details (e.g., phone number and email)
- Legal name
- Address
- Upon completion, you’ll receive an email containing your unique 9-digit access number and password. This will be used to access IP Relay.
- Using any internet-enabled device or computer, visit the IP Relay web portal.
- Log in using your 9-digit access number and password.
- Call Capital One via IP Relay.
- In the Number to dial field, enter the Capital One customer service number.
- Select language (English or French).
- Select Call.
- Use the chat window to converse with the operator, who will relay your message to the Capital One representative.
- Use “GA” (Go Ahead) at the end of your message to indicate when the operator should read your communication.
- Use “SK” (Stop Keying) at the end of the conversation to indicate to the operator that you’re ready to end the call.
What are the benefits of IP Relay
- Accessibility and Convenience
- available to anyone with internet access via a computer, smartphone, tablet or other internet-enabled device
- ability to make relay calls even without a TTY device
- easier to use than a TTY device, allowing for faster typing and a larger, printable, and savable view of the conversation
- Efficiency and Quality
- faster transmission quality than a TTY
- significantly faster resolution times, allowing customers to reach a frontline representative in minutes rather than days or week for email or mail
- Multitasking
- ability to initiate multiple calls simultaneously, make conference calls, or browse the web