Purple reacts to FCC rate decision

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The FCC issued an order establishing new rates.

The new VRS rates per minute set for the July 1, 2010 – June 30, 2011 period are as follows:

Video Relay Service Rates
Tier One: $6.2390
Tier Two: $6.2335
Tier Three: $5.0668.

IP (Text) Relay: $1.2985
Traditional TRS: $ $2.0256.
Captioned Telephone Services (traditional and IP-based): $1.6951
Speech to Speech (STS): $3.1566

The FCC also sought comments and ideas on how to develop an appropriate long-term reimbursement methodology and comments other issues such as outreach, certification process, research and development and development and distribution of videophones.

What are new FCC rules to prevent fraud?

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The FCC has issued a Declaratory Ruling, Order and Notice of Proposed Rulemaking–all with the intent to “detect and prevent fraud” for Video Relay Services. They have asked for feedback on possible new rules in the future to prevent fraud.

The first video discusses the ruling and order. The second video goes through the different areas where the FCC seeks feedback on possible new rules. Your opinion and feedback is wanted!