📞FCC Proposes Elimination of ASCII Requirement for Relay Services
Telecommunications Relay Service ASCII Format Requirement
Summary
In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) proposes to modify the Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) rules to delete the requirement that traditional, Text Telephone (TTY)-based TRS be capable of communicating with the American Standard Code for Information Interexchange (ASCII) format. The record indicates that this format is outdated and rarely used today. Deleting the rule would reduce TRS costs, eliminate an outdated regulatory requirement, and update the Commission's standards to be more consistent with current usage of TTY-based relay service.
Agencies
- Federal Communications Commission
Business Impact
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The proposal to eliminate the ASCII format requirement for Telecommunications Relay Services simplifies compliance and reduces costs for service providers. This removal aligns with current technological trends and enhances operational efficiency, potentially benefiting businesses involved in TTY-based relay services.