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  • 2024-27479 — Access to Video Conferencing
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    Type:Rule
    Citation:89 FR 100878
    Reading Time:about 102 minutes

    The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced new rules to improve accessibility for video conferencing services. These rules ensure that such services can be used by people with disabilities by requiring features like accurate captioning, sign language interpretation support, and customizable user interface controls. Additionally, the FCC allows for integrated relay services to support functionally equivalent communication in video conferences, while also implementing measures to prevent misuse of the Telecommunications Relay Services Fund. The changes aim to make video conferencing more accessible, reflecting its essential role in communication today.

    Simple Explanation

    The FCC wants to make video calls easier for everyone, especially for those who need extra help like captions or sign language, so they're making new rules to help services do that better. They also want to make sure that people don't take advantage of the money meant to help these services work well and fairly.

  • 2021-01580 — Comment Sought IP CTS Rates Reconsideration Petitions
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    Type:Rule
    Citation:86 FR 10458
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seeking public input on two petitions that challenge the compensation rates set for Internet Protocol Captioned Telephone Service (IP CTS). The current rates are $1.42 per minute from December 1, 2020, to June 30, 2021, and $1.30 per minute starting July 1, 2021. IDT Telecom believes the FCC should have lowered the contribution factor to the Telecommunications Relay Services Fund when it reduced the compensation rates. T-Mobile USA argues that the FCC's decision to adopt a single rate didn't consider all costs and lacked a proper basis. Public responses are due by March 9, 2021, with replies due by March 19, 2021.

    Simple Explanation

    The FCC, which helps make rules about how phones and the internet work together, wants people to comment on changes to how much phone companies get paid for a special service that helps people understand phone calls. Some companies think the rules aren't fair and want the FCC to change them, so they are asking everyone to share their thoughts.