# Misuse of Internet Protocol (IP) Relay Service; Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals With Hearing and Speech Disabilities
> **Federal Communications Commission** · Final rule. · Published 2012-07-25 · Effective 2012-07-25 · 77 FR 43538
## Document
- **Document number:** 2012-18093
- **Category:** accessibility
- **Federal Register citation:** 77 FR 43538
- **CFR reference:** 47 CFR 64
- **Publication date:** 2012-07-25
- **Effective date:** 2012-07-25
- **FCC docket:** CG Docket Nos. 12-38 and 03-123
## Abstract

In this document, the Commission adopts a measure that prohibits Internet-Protocol (IP) Relay providers from handling non- emergency calls made by new IP Relay registrants as guest users prior to taking reasonable measures to verify their registration information. The Commission's action is intended to eliminate abuse that has resulted from unauthorized users having access to IP Relay services prior to verification of their registration information.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/07/25/2012-18093/misuse-of-internet-protocol-ip-relay-service-telecommunications-relay-services-and-speech-to-speech)
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