Comments due: August 16, 2021Reply Comments due: August 31, 2021 On July 16, 2021, the FCC released a Public Notice seeking comment on an amendment filed by Hamilton Relay, Inc., to its application for certification to provide Internet Protocol Captioned Telephone Service (IP CTS). Interested parties may file comments by accessing the Electronic Comment Filing …
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New Comment Due Date: July 29, 2021New Reply Comment Due Date: August 13, 2021 On July 13, 2021, the FCC released a Public Notice extending the deadlines for comment on the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) concerning Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) Fund compensation for the provision of video relay service (VRS). The FCC provided the …
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On July 6, 2021, the FCC released a public notice seeking nominations for membership on the Communications Equity and Diversity Council (CEDC) for the new two-year charter through June 29, 2023. The Purpose of the CEDC is to provide recommendations to the FCC on advancing equity in the provision of and access to digital communication …
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Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech services for individuals with hearing and speech disabilities; Structure and practices of the Video Relay Service Program. Approves per-minute provider compensation for telecommunications relay services (TRS), the TRS funding requirement, and the TRS Fund contribution factors for the period from July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022. Word: DA-21-779A1.docxPDF: DA-21-779A1.pdfText: …
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The Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau seeks comment on a request by six of the seven currently certified providers of Internet Protocol (IP) Captioned Telephone Service (CTS) to defer the reduction in the level of Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) Fund support for IP CTS previously ordered by the Commission. Contact: William Wallace at (202) 418-2716, …
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Released: June 21, 2021 VRS PROVIDER COST AND DEMAND DATA TO BE PLACED IN THE RECORD; FOR CONSIDERATION IN THE VRS COMPENSATION RULEMAKING, SUBJECT TO THE THIRD PROTECTIVE ORDER. (DA No. 21-720). (Dkt No 03-123 10-51). CGB. Contact: Michael Scott at (202) 418-1264, email: Michael.Scott@fcc.gov. Word: DA-21-720A1.docxPDF: DA-21-720A1.pdfText: DA-21-720A1.txt
Comments due: July 15, 2021Reply Comments due: July 30, 2021 On May 20, 2021, the FCC adopted a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) seeking comment on potential changes to the Video Relay Service (VRS) compensation plan. The FCC also adopted an Order extending the current VRS compensation plan through December 31, 2021 or earlier, if …
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Comments Due: July 12, 2021Reply Comments Due: August 10, 2021 On April 23, 2021, the FCC released a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FNPRM) inviting public comment on proposed text-to-988 rules. The FNPRM follows up on a Report and Order adopted on July 16, 2020, where the FCC designated 988 as the 3-digit number for …
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On June 4, 2021, the FCC released a Public Notice announcing the allocations for the National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program (NDBEDP) for the 2021-2022 fund year, which begins July 1, 2021 and ends June 30, 2022. The FCC provides up to $10 million annually for the NDBEDP. Links to the Public Notice:Word: https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-21-653A1.docxPDF: https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-21-653A1.pdfText: https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-21-653A1.txt …
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The Commission seeks comment on the adoption of a TRS Fund compensation plan for video relay service and extends the current compensation plan pending such action. (Dkt No 03-123 10-51). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 2021-05-20 by NPRM. (FCC No. 21-61). CGB. Word: FCC-21-61A1.docxPDF: FCC-21-61A1.pdfText: FCC-21-61A1.txt