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New Numbering and E911 Requirements for VRS and IP Relay Video
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Introduction to New Numbering and E911 Requirements for VRS and IP Relay


  1. Why did the FCC adopt these rules?

  2. What are ten-digit geographic numbers?

  3. How do I obtain a ten-digit geographic number?

  4. Who may obtain a ten-digit geographic number?

  5. How does the registration process work?

  6. Why is registration required?

  7. What is the registration schedule for transitioning to ten-digit geographic numbers?

  8. Can I place and receive calls through an alternate provider (commonly referred to as “dial-around” calls)?

  9. If I switch to a new “default provider,” may I keep the ten-digit geographic number and continue to use the equipment that was supplied to me by another provider?

  10. Are there limits on the assignment of ten-digit geographic numbers?

  11. How will individual toll-free numbers work with ten-digit geographic numbers?

  12. Which numbering costs can be passed on to consumers?

  13. Can I make an emergency 911 call using VRS or IP Relay?

  14. What do I do if I have a problem completing a 911 call, or I experience other problems?

last reviewed/updated on 4/17/09 
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