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title: "Can’t Dial 711 Telecommunications Relay Service From 8x8 Phones"
slug: "can-t-dial-711-telecommunications-relay-service-from-8x8-phones"
updated: 2026-05-07T11:30:19Z
published: 2026-05-21T21:26:45Z
canonical: "help.8x8.com/can-t-dial-711-telecommunications-relay-service-from-8x8-phones"
---

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# Can’t Dial 711 Telecommunications Relay Service From 8x8 Phones

## Symptom

When you dial the short code 711 from an 8x8 phone, you get a fast busy signal.

## Applies To

- 711
- 8x8 Work
- US-Based Accounts

## Resolution

If you have a US-based account, create a case with 8x8 Support to request that 711 be enabled on your account.

> [!NOTE]
> Note:
> 
> This will enable the short code 711 only.

### Cause

New US customers will have the 711 for Telecommunications Relay Service enabled by default. However, older customers will have it disabled by default.