Tag: Federal Communications Commission

Important Message about VRS Toll-free Numbers from SVRS

Important Message about VRS Toll-free Numbers from Sorenson Communications On November 21, 2012, a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) order will go into effect that will change the use of Video Relay Service (VRS) toll-free numbers. VRS toll-free numbers are also sometimes called “Direct VP”…

Public Notice Reminder on Video Program Distributors’ Obligation to Make Emergency Information Accessible

Public Notice Reminder on Video Program Distributors’ Obligation to Make Emergency Information Accessible On August 28, 2012, the FCC’s Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau (CGB) released a Public Notice reminding video programming distributors (VPDs) such as broadcasters, cable operators, and…