First it was 911, then CALEA, then the USF. Now, VoIP providers have to provide the same access to disabled customers than wireless telcos do. Section 225 says that equipment builders and service providers must make their products accessible to the disabled. Also, the commissions says that VoIP providers have to pay into the Telecommunications Relay Services Fund and provide 711 dialing for access to TRS services.
For more about VoIP's Section 225 responsibilities:
- read this article [1] from Converge!
Related Article:
FCC head says broadband is top priority. Report [2]
Links:
[1] http://www.convergedigest.com/voip/voiparticle.asp?ID=21585
[2] http://www.fiercevoip.com/story/fcc-head-says-broadband-is-top-priority/2007-05-07