Internet-based speech-to-speech services should qualify for Telec...
Internet-based speech-to-speech services should qualify for Telecom Relay Service fund subsidies, the FCC tentatively concluded late Wednesday in a notice of proposed rulemaking adopted. Speech-to-speech, a TRS service, is used by people with speech disabilities. The FCC asked if…
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IP STS should be compensated at the same rate as non-IP STS services, and for comment on how to improve provision of STS. This includes whether to extend to 20 minutes from 15 the minimum a relay operator must stay on a call before switching to another operator. The notice also seeks comment on ways to improve outreach associated with STS, the FCC said.