# 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
> **Federal Communications Commission** · Final rule. · Published 2013-08-15 · Effective 2013-10-15 · 78 FR 49693
## Document
- **Document number:** 2013-19786
- **Category:** accessibility
- **Federal Register citation:** 78 FR 49693
- **CFR reference:** 47 CFR 64
- **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.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2013/08/15/2013-19786/speech-to-speech-and-internet-protocol-ip-speech-to-speech-telecommunications-relay-services)
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