OnStar by GM Enhances TTY Capability
26 September 2006 - 2:00AM
PR Newswire (US)
Now deaf, hard of hearing, and speech-impaired subscribers can
enjoy the peace of mind that comes with OnStar DETROIT, Sept. 25
/PRNewswire/ -- OnStar by General Motors announced a new TTY
compatible in-vehicle device that will improve accessibility of
OnStar services for deaf, hard of hearing and speech-impaired
subscribers. The OnStar TTY hardware is offered at little or no
additional cost through the GM Mobility Reimbursement Program for
eligible subscribers. This dealer-installed option is available now
on a wide range of 2007 model year GM vehicles including the Saturn
Relay, Buick Terraza and Chevrolet Uplander. Most in-vehicle
services are available through OnStar TTY, including a link to
Emergency Services, Roadside Assistance and access to OnStar's
Hands-Free Calling capability. This system is an industry first,
leveraging the combined capabilities of GM and OnStar to bring the
benefits of OnStar to a larger segment of society. "If you are in
need of help, you want to have confidence that you can communicate
with OnStar and emergency personnel," said OnStar President Chet
Huber. "The TTY enabled system allows even more subscribers to take
advantage of the added safety and security that comes with knowing
OnStar is available in emergency situations." The system links
subscribers to trained TTY Advisors at OnStar's call centers 24
hours a day, every day of the year. The TTY-enabled OnStar system
comes equipped with three components -- the OnStar Interface
Module, a dial pad for making phone calls and a TTY device. In
order to use the OnStar TTY system the vehicle must be stationary.
This feature is designed to help prevent drivers from being
distracted so that they can devote their full attention to driving
safely. More information on this enhanced service can be found at
http://www.onstar.com/tty . For more information on the GM Mobility
Reimbursement Program visit http://www.gmmobility.com/ . About
OnStar by GM OnStar, a wholly owned subsidiary of General Motors,
is the nation's leading provider of in-vehicle safety, security and
communication services using wireless technology and the Global
Positioning System (GPS) satellite network. OnStar is available on
more than 50 GM models for 2006. Over the next few years, OnStar
Service will become a standard feature for one year for nearly all
of GM's retail customers in the United States and Canada, covering
all segments and prices except for some commercial vehicles and the
Chevrolet Aveo. OnStar safety and security services include
automatic notification of air bag deployment, stolen vehicle
location assistance, emergency services, roadside assistance,
remote door unlock, and GM Goodwrench remote vehicle diagnostics.
OnStar Hands-Free Calling allows drivers to make and receive
hands-free, voice-activated calls from their vehicle. Hands-Free
Calling requires a Hands-Free Calling enabled Vehicle, existing
OnStar service contract and prepaid calling minutes. More
information about OnStar can be found at http://www.onstar.com/ .
DATASOURCE: General Motors Corporation CONTACT: Cristi Chojnacki of
OnStar, +1-313-667-0874, Web site: http://media.gm.com/
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