Speech-to-Speech and Internet Protocol (IP) Speech-to-Speech Telecommunications Relay Services; Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals With Hearing and Speech Disabilities
accessibility · Federal Communications Commission · Published 2013-08-15 · Effective 2013-10-15 · 78 FR 49693
Document
Document number
2013-19786
Federal Register citation
78 FR 49693
CFR reference
47 CFR 64
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
accessibility
Publication date
2013-08-15
Effective date
2013-10-15
FCC docket
CG Docket Nos. 08-15 and 03-123
Abstract
In this document, the Commission amends telecommunications relay services (TRS) mandatory minimum standards applicable to Speech- to-Speech (STS) relay service. This action is necessary to ensure that persons with speech disabilities have access to relay services that address their unique needs, in furtherance of the objectives of section 225 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the Act), to provide relay services in a manner that is functionally equivalent to conventional telephone voice services.