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See 21st Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act |
"TRS enables individuals with hearing or speech disabilities to access the public telephone system to communicate with voice telephone users through a CA at a TRS relay center. The CA relays conversations between persons using various types of assistive communication devices and persons who do not require such assistive devices. The Commission's TRS rules require common carriers providing voice transmission services to offer 711 abbreviated dialing access to TRS as a toll-free call. 711 abbreviated dialing allows TRS users (both persons with hearing or speech disabilities and voice telephone users) to call a TRS provider to initiate a TRS call from anywhere in the country by dialing 711, so that TRS users do not have to dial or commit to memory (especially when traveling to another state) the 10-digit number of a particular state's TRS provider. The Commission's TRS rules also set forth operational, technical, and functional mandatory minimum standards applicable to the provision of TRS. " Order Oct 9, 2007
Extended: Submit comments on or before April 25, 2011. Submit reply comments on or before May 23, 2011.
Introduction
"1. With this Notice of Proposed Rulemaking ("NPRM"), we initiate a proceeding to adopt rules that will implement Section 103(b) of the "Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010" ("CVAA").
2. Section 103(b) of the CVAA amends Title VII of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the "Act"), by adding a new Section 715, which requires the following:
Within one year after the date of enactment of the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010, each interconnected VoIP service provider and each provider of non-interconnected VoIP service shall participate in and contribute to the Telecommunications Relay Services Fund established in section 64.604(c)(5)(iii) of title 47, Code of Federal Regulations, as in effect on the date of enactment of such Act, in a manner prescribed by the Commission by regulation to provide for obligations of such providers that are consistent with and comparable to the obligations of other contributors to such Fund.
3. Currently, providers of interstate and international telecommunications services and interconnected voice over Internet protocol ("VoIP") service contribute to the Telecommunications Relay Services Fund ("TRS Fund"). Section 715 specifies a new category of VoIP providers who must contribute to the TRS Fund: providers of "non-interconnected VoIP service." With this NPRM, we propose to: (1) amend Section 64.601(a) of our TRS rules to conform the definition of "interconnected VoIP service" with the definition in the CVAA and to define "non-interconnected VoIP service"; (2) amend Section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A) to specifically require interconnected and non-interconnected VoIP service providers to contribute to the TRS Fund in a manner that is consistent with and comparable to the obligations of other contributors to the Fund; (3) amend Section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(B) to apply the $25 per year minimum contribution requirement only to contributors who have subject revenues; and (4) make other editorial changes deemed appropriate and necessary. As discussed below, we seek comment on issues relating to the provision of free services, administrative costs of providers, possible zero and de minimis contributions, registration requirements, the completion and submission of Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets (FCC Form 499-A), adopting an interim safe harbor percentage for calculating interstate end-user revenues, reporting billed or collected revenues, and the implementation deadline.
Released: 02/04/2008. CONSUMER & GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS BUREAU SEEKS COMMENT ON REQUEST FOR CLARIFICATION THAT INTERNET PROTOCOL SPEECH TO SPEECH SERVICE IS A FORM OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS RELAY SERVICE COMPENSABLE FROM THE INTERSTATE TRS FUND. (DA No. 08-292). (Dkt No 08-15). CGB. Contact: Gregory Hlibok at (800) 311-4381 (voice), email: Gregory.Hlibok , 0431 < http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-08-292A1.doc > < http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-08-292A1.pdf > < http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-08-292A1.txt >
Released April 22, 2002 Dkt No 98-67 |
Ex Parte Period |
IP TRS FNPRM |
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National Exchange Carrier Association (NECA) Submits the Payment Formula and Fund Size Estimate for Interstate Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) Fund for July 2005 through June 2006, (Public Notice), CC Docket No. 98-67, DA 05-1175, released April 28, 2005. On April 25, 2005, pursuant to 47 C.F.R. § 64.604©(5)(iii)(H), the National Exchange Carrier Association (NECA), the Interstate Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) Fund Administrator, submitted its annual payment formula and fund size estimate for the Interstate TRS Fund for the period July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006. NECA proposes a carrier contribution factor of 0.00528, and a fund size requirement of $413.3 million. NECA proposes per completed minute compensation rates of $1.312 for traditional TRS and for Internet Protocol (IP) Relay; $1.579 for Speech-to-Speech (STS); and $5.924 for Video Relay Service (VRS)."In the Matter of Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities, (Order), DA 04-1999, CC Docket 98-67, 19 FCC Rcd 12224, released June 30, 2004. On May 3, 2004, the National Exchange Carrier Association, Inc. (NECA), the Interstate Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) Fund Administrator, filed its annual Interstate TRS Fund Payment Formula and Fund Size Estimate for the period of July 1, 2004, to June 30, 2005. NECA proposes TRS provider compensation rates of $1.349 per-minute for interstate traditional TRS and interstate and intrastate Internet Protocol (IP) Relay, $1.440 per-minute for interstate Speech-to-Speech Service (STS), and $7.293 per-minute for interstate and intrastate Video Relay Service (VRS). Based on these figures, NECA also proposes a total fund size requirement of $289,352,701, and a carrier contribution factor of 0.00356, for July 1, 2004, through June 30, 2005, fund year."
" FCC Reminds Public of Requirements Regarding Internet Relay Service and Issues Alert, (Public Notice), DA 04-1738, 19 FCC Rcd 10,740, released June 18, 2004 The FCC has recently received several inquires concerning the appropriate use of IP Relay Service, a form of TRS, and issues this Public Notice to provide guidance to consumers, TRS providers, and merchants that conducts business via telephone. In addition, this Public Notice is intended to alert the public regarding the fraudulent use of IP Relay Service, and to suggest steps they can take to avoid becoming victims."
"National Exchange Carrier Association (NECA) Submits the Payment Formula and Fund Size Estimate for Interstate Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) Fund for July 2004 through June 2005, (Public Notice), CC Docket 98-67, DA 04-1258, 19 FCC Rcd 8144, released May 4, 2004 On May 3, 2004, pursuant to 47 C.F.R Section 64.605(c)(5)(iii)(H), the National Exchange Carrier Association (NECA), the present Interstate Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) Fund Administrator, submitted the annual payment formula and fund size estimated for the Interstate TRS Fund for the period July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005. NECA proposes a carrier contribution factor of 0.00356, and a fund size requirement of $289.4 million. NECA proposes per complete minute compensation rates of: $1.349 for traditional TRS and for Internet Protocol (IP) Relay; $1.440 for Speech-to-Speech (STS); and $7.293 for Video Relay Service (VRS). "
In the Matter of Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities, (Order), CC Docket No. 98-67, DA 03-2111, 18 FCC Rcd 12823, released June 30, 2003 On May 1, 2003, NECA, the Interstate TRS Fund Administrator, filed its annual Interstate TRS Fund Payment Formula and Fund Size Estimate for the period of July 1, 2003 to June 30, 2004. As subsequently amended, NECA proposes TRS provider compensation rates of $1.368, per-minute for interstate traditional TRS and interstate and intrastate IP Relay, $2.445 per-minute for interstate STS, and $14.023 per-minute for VRS. Based on these figures, NECA also proposes a carrier contribution factor of 0.00169 and a total fund size requirement of $130,686,169. As set forth, the Order approves, on an interim basis, the proposed TRS provider compensation rates for traditional TRS and IP Relay, as well as for STS. The Order modifies, however, the proposed TRS compensation rate for VRS by establishing and interim cost recovery rate of $7.751 per-minute. As a result, the Order also modifies the proposed carrier contribution factor and the proposed fund size, which shall be 0.00149 and $115,455,570, respectively.
"Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) Reporting Requirement for Internet Protocol (IP) Relay Providers Approved by the Office of Management and Budget, (Public Notice), CC Docket 98-67, DA 03-3181, 18 FCC Rcd 21,025, released October 15, 2003 OMB has approved for three years the annual reporting requirement for IP Relay providers to submit a report to the FCC detailing the technical developments that have occurred to enable IP Relay providers to meet the TRS mandatory minimum standards waived in the Order on Reconsideration, FCC 03-46, released March 14, 2003."
"National Exchange Carrier Association (NECA) Submits the Payment Formula and Fund Size Estimate For Interstate Telecommunication Relay Services (TRS) Fund for July 2003 through June 2004, (Public Notice), CC Docket 98-67, DA 03-1491, 18 FCC Rcd, 9133, released May 2, 2003 On May 1, 2003, NECA submitted the payment formula and fund size estimated for the Interstate TRS Fund for the period July 1, 2003 through June 2004. NECA proposes a carrier contribution factor of 0.0017, and a fund size requirement of $131.8 million. NECA also proposes a reimbursement rate of $1.359 for traditional TRS and for IP Relay per completed conversation minute. NECA proposes a STS reimbursement rate of $2.445 per completed conversation minute, and VRS reimbursement rate of $14.644 per completed conversation minute. "
"Interstate Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) Fund Advisory Council Files Proposed Guidelines for the Recovery of Costs Associated with Internet Protocol Relay Services, (Public Notice), CC Docket 98-67, DA 02-3409, 17 FCC Rcd 24,812, released December 13, 2002 In this Public Notice, the Wireline Competition Bureau seeks comment on proposed guidelines for the recovery of costs from the Interstate Fund associated with Internet Protocol TRS. The Interstate TRS Fund Advisory Council filed the proposed guidelines with the Commission on October 9, 2002, in accordance with the Commission's direction in the April 2002 Declaratory Ruling and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. "
Released:
06/29/2001 Dkt No 98-67 |
Comments Due:
07/30/2001. Reply Comments Due: 08/20/2001 |
Closed |
Provision of Improved Telecom Relay Service |
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CONSUMER INFORMATION BUREAU SEEKS ADDITIONAL COMMENT ON THE PROVISION OF IMPROVED TELECOMMUNICATIONS RELAY SERVICE. (DA No. 01-1555). CIB. Public Notice. Contact: Dana Jackson at 2247, 7898, Brian Millin at 7426, 7365, email: access
TRS 47 USC s
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47 CFR ss
64.601-605
Internet TRS Fraud |
The FCC has opened a proceeding requesting comment on ways to curtail the abuse of the two Internet-based forms of Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) -- Internet Protocol (IP) Relay Service and Video Relay Service (VRS). Such misuse, including, using IP Relay to make telephone purchases from merchants using stolen, fake, or otherwise invalid credit cards, or improperly using VRS as a substitute for in-person interpreters, results in improper compensation from the Interstate TRS Fund.
Although calls that reach relay centers via the Internet contain no calling party number or location information, TRS providers and their employees who process IP Relay calls can often identify wasteful calls. The Commission asked for comments on additional steps it might take to prevent misuse. It also asked whether it should adopt rules to guide the discretion of TRS providers in determining whether a call is illegitimate.
Action by the Commission May 3, 2006, by Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FCC 06-58). Chairman Martin, Commissioners Copps, Adelstein and Tate.
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CG Docket No. 03-123
See Sec. 255 VoIP on Sec. 255 NOI on Internet Telephony
In the Matter of Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities, CC Docket No. 98-67, Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, 88 (March 6, 2000) | Text | Word | (we conclude that section 225 does not prohibit us from requiring relay services to accommodate enhanced or information services) Section 255 is an obligation of Common Carriers (telephone companies). They are required pursuant to Sec 255 and FCC rules to provide relay services for the disabled that can convert TYY - text messaging - so that the disabled can communicate with the speaking world that is not using TYY. By this Order, the FCC is indicating that not only should carriers who have or fund TRS (telecommunications relay services) centers be prepared to converty TYY text messaging, but they should also be prepared to covert any enhanced or information services as well. Could this mean that TRS centers must convert e-mails and IRC? FCC Disabilities Rights Office TRS Webpage
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