A draft order on an FCC 10-digit numbering plan for IP relay serv...

recommends a single database of phone numbers and IP addresses, shared by all relay providers, an FCC source said. A neutral party would maintain the list, with access limited to relay providers, an official said. Commissioners’ offices are studying the draft, the official said. An alternate proposal by CSDVRS also recommended a central database, but on the open Internet for access by relay users, too. NeuStar recommended a multiple-database system in which relay providers have direct access to their customers’ addresses but must work with other relay providers to complete calls to those providers’ customers. It’s unclear whether the draft adopts any aspects of the NeuStar or CSDVRS proposals. The FCC discussed the industry proposals at an April workshop, and compromise seemed possible (CD May 1 p1). “We're pleased that the FCC is moving forward and will support any solution the FCC requires the providers to implement,” said GoAmerica President Ed Routhier. “It remains our position that it is a matter of public safety that any solution must be able to be implemented per the timeline provided by the FCC, and that the solution we jointly proposed with AT&T is the only solution capable of this. It appears the FCC shares this view.” NeuStar declined to comment. CSDVRS didn’t respond to a request for comment.