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The Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC’s) recent Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, or FNPRM, reviews and proposes changes to current VRS rules - rules that will affect how we communicate using VRS. Learn more about the FNPRM and what it says by watching the video.
Watch VideoRead latest FCC Order, which extends the deadlines for filing Comments and Reply Comments in CG Dockets #10-51 and #03-123. Comments are now due March 9, 2012, and Reply Comments are due March 30, 2012. To read the order, click here.
Visit the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) website to view ASL videos about VRS reform and the recently-released Further Notice of Proposed Rule Making (FNPRM). You can view the questions and ASL responses by visiting http://www.fcc.gov/guides/vrs-reform.
On Dec. 15, 2011, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) issued a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FNPRM) regarding the structure and practices of the Video Relay Service (VRS) program, which also directs Telecommunications Relay Services. To learn about the most recent FNPRM, watch a video from The VRSCA Team. Read More »
Watch VideoOn Nov. 21, 2011, the Wireline Competition Bureau announced the effective date for internet-based telecommunications relay service numbering. After Nov. 21, 2012, anyone who has a toll-free (800, 866 or 877) number will no longer be able to use that number. Read More »
Watch VideoAs part of ongoing efforts to keep our country and communities safe during emergencies, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will conduct the first nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS). Read More »
There have been many filings and proceedings posted on the FCC website on TRS/VRS lately. Here are links to keep track of the latest news on FCC/VRS issues and filings from VRS companies as well as individuals. Read More »
On Aug. 4, 2011, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Issued New Rules for Use of Toll-Free Telephone Numbers for iTRS. Read More »
On July 28, 2011, the FCC amended its process for certifying Internet-based Telecommunications Relay Service (iTRS) providers as eligible for payment from the Interstate TRS Fund Read More »
On April 6, 2011, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released the Video Relay Service (VRS) Fraud Order and the new Further Notice of Proposed RuleMaking (FNPRM) certification. Read More »
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has, through competitive bid, selected Rolka Loube Saltzer Associates (RLSA) to replace the National Exchange Carriers Association (NECA) as Interstate Telecommunications Relay Service Fund Administrator. RLSA will assume administrative responsibility after completing a transition period ending June 30, 2011. For more information about RLSA, visit http://www.r-l-s-a.com.
On February 17, 2011, the Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau (Bureau) released the attached Public Notice seeking comment on the use of VRS through new technologies including mainstream, "off-the-shelf" mobile devices (CG Docket No. 10-51). Read More »
On February 16, 2011, the Enforcement Bureau Commission issued the attached advisory reminding providers of their obligations to comply with Commission rules governing the provision of VRS and IP Relay regardless of the technology used to make a call. In particular, VRS providers must comply with the Commissions emergency call handling rules. Read More »
On February 4, 2011, the Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau (Bureau) and Wireline Competition Bureau issued an order granting a six-month extension of the waiver regarding treatment of toll free numbers in the Internet-based Telecommunications Relay Service (iTRS) numbering directory (iTRS Directory). Read More »
On Oct. 21, 2010, the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC’s) Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau and Wireless Telecommunications Bureau issued a Public Notice seeking comments on the advanced communications provisions of the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010 (CG Docket No. 10-213). Read More »
On November 16, 2010, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Julius Genachowski named Gregory Hlibok, currently an attorney in the Disability Rights Office (DRO) in the Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau, to head up the FCC’s Disability Rights Office (DRO). Read More »
FCC Initiates Rulemaking to Improve Internet-Based Telecommunications Relay Service Numbering Read More »
This bill allocates $10 million per year for communications equipment used by people who are deaf-blind, ensures emergency information is accessible to individuals who are blind or have low vision, requires accessible user interfaces on mobile browsers that connect to the internet, and requires hearing aid compatibility of "smart phones," among several other provisions. This legislation requires captioned television programs to be captioned also when delivered over the internet and requires video description on television for people with vision loss. Read More »
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced the per-minute compensation rates for Video Relay Service (VRS) from the Interstate Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) Fund for each form of TRS for the 2010-2011 Fund year. Read More »
“Washington, DC -- As part of its multi-pronged approach to ensuring the viability of the Video Relay Service (VRS), a crucial telecommunications link for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing people, the Commission today took decisive action to defend this vital program from the waste, fraud and abuse that has plagued the program and threatens its long-term viability.” Read More »
On April 30, 2010, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) sent out a Public Notice about the new compensation formula to calculate the rate for Video Relay Service (VRS) providers. If this new rate is adopted, most VRS providers would lose money when handling VRS calls and some may go out of business. Read More »
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