Analog Telecommunications Relay Service Modernization
Summary
The Federal Communications Commission is proposing to modernize the Analog Telecommunications Relay Service, which is a system that helps deaf, hard of hearing, and speech-disabled people make phone calls by connecting them with operators who relay messages. This update aims to improve how these services work in a world increasingly moving toward digital communication technologies.
Key Points
- 1The FCC wants to update old telephone relay services that were designed for older phone systems to work better with modern communication methods
- 2These relay services help people with hearing or speech disabilities communicate by phone, and the changes could make them faster and more reliable
- 3The public has until March 4, 2026 to submit comments and feedback about whether this is a good idea
- 4Telephone companies and relay service providers will need to follow new rules if this proposal is approved
- 5The goal is to ensure that people with disabilities don't fall behind as phone technology continues to change
Key Dates
January 2, 2026
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