Why does your deaf brother need a cell phone

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Actually, there are [TTY]s that have a place for an analog [cell phone] or [cordless phone] to be connected. One of these [model]s folds up and can fit in a [purse] or jacket pocket, so that situation is entirely possible. It's still a pretty funny story, but [technology] can do some neat things this days.