4-4-08
IP-Enabled Services; Implementation Of Sections 255 And 251(a)(2) Of The Communications Act Of 1934,
As Enacted By The Telecommunications Act Of 1996: Access To Telecommunications Service. Extend and
modify the current waivers, as they apply to interconnected VoIP providers and traditional TRS
providers. (Docket number(s) 92-105, 96-198, 03-123, 04-36)
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07-21-06
The Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau Reminds Telecommunications Equipment Manufacturers
and Telecommunications Service Providers of Obligation to Designate Agent for Complaints
Received by the FCC. (DA 06-1485)
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06-14-05
The Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau Reminds Telecommunications Equipment Manufacturers and Telecommunications Service Providers
of Obligation to Designate Agent for Complaints Received by the FCC.
[ Public Notice DA 05-1653 in Word ||
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06-30-04
The Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau Reminds Telecommunications Equipment Manufacturers and
Telecommunications Service Providers of Obligation to Designate Agent for Complaints Received by the FCC. (DA No. 04-1978)
[ Public Notice DA 04-1978 in Word ||
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01-05-04
Dr. Bonnie O'Day V. Audiovox Communications Corporation. Granted a joint motion to dismiss with prejudice the formal complaint filed by O'Day and Audiovox and terminated the proceeding.
[ Order released 1-5-04 [DA 03-4116] in Word ||
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12-19-01
The Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau Notifies Telecommunications Manufacturers and Service Providers of OMB Approval of Collection of Point of Contact Public Information for Section 255 Covered Entities. (DA No. 01-2730) WTB Docket 96-198
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09-22-00
FCC Enforcement Bureau Reminds Companies That They Must Make Interactive Voice Menu Products and Services Disability Accessible Under Section 255 of the Telecom Act in a Public Notice Released September 22, 2000.
Public Notice in HTML Format
07-07-00
Petitions for Reconsideration and Clarification of Action in Rulemaking Proceedings Filed with the Commission; Reference: Access to Telecommunications Service, Telecommunications Equipment and Customer Premises Equipment by Persons with Disabilities. Public Notice dated July 7, 2000.
Public Notice (Microsoft Word) || Public Notice (Text Format)
05-30-00
Complaint Filed Against Sprint Relay (Sprint) by Disabilities Rights, Inc. (DRI) Dismissed. Order Adopted May 25, 2000 and Released May 30, 2000.
Order Dismissing DRI Complaint in Microsoft Word Format
11-04-99
Order granting extension of time for Section 255 NOI comments. Order Adopted 11/4/99.
Order - Text format
Order - Word97 format
09-29-99
Section 255 Report and Order (R&O), released September 29, 1999. The Report and order
also has a Notice of Inquiry (NOI) proceeding to study how the development of Internet telephony will impact
accessibility. Comments on the NOI are due November 14, 1999; reply comments are due December 14, 1999.
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WT DOCKET NO. 96-198 - Internet Telephony COMMENTS AND REPLY COMMENTS
07-14-99
FCC Open Meeting
on July 14, 1999 adopts Report and Order and Notice of Inquiry on the Implementation of Section 255 of the
Telecommunications Act of 1996
Press Release on Section 255
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Summary of Section 255 Item -
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Statement of Commissioner Powell - ASCII Text
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Statement of Commissioner Tristani - ASCII Text
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04-20-98
FCC Proposes Rules to Promote Access to Telecommunications Services and Equipment to Americans with Disabilities.
[WT Docket No. 96-198, FCC 98-55]
[News Release and Statements]
09-19-96
Notice of Inquiry on Access to Telecommunications Services, Telecommunications Equipment, and Customer Premises Equipment By Persons with Disabilities (WT Docket 96-198, FCC 96-382)
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