# Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals With Hearing and Speech Disabilities
> **Federal Communications Commission** · Final rule. · Published 2005-08-31 · Effective 2005-09-30 · 70 FR 51649
## Document
- **Document number:** 05-17327
- **Category:** accessibility
- **Federal Register citation:** 70 FR 51649
- **CFR reference:** 47 CFR 64
- **Publication date:** 2005-08-31
- **Effective date:** 2005-09-30
- **FCC docket:** CC Docket No. 98-67 and CG Docket No. 03-123
## Abstract

In this document, the Commission concludes that because speed of answer is central to the provision of "functionally equivalent" telecommunications relay service (TRS), and video relay service (VRS) is now widely used--if not the preferred form of TRS, VRS providers must provide service in compliance with the speed of answer rule adopted to be eligible for compensation from the Interstate TRS Fund. The rule establishes for the first time, mandatory speed of answer requirement for VRS, requires VRS to be officered 24/7, and permit VRS providers to be compensated for providing VRS mail. Also, in this document, the Commission closes TRS Docket No. CC 98-67.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2005/08/31/05-17327/telecommunications-relay-services-and-speech-to-speech-services-for-individuals-with-hearing-and)
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