FCC Sets New Video Relay Services Compensation Rates
The FCC approved a new compensation formula for video relay services funded by the Telecom Relay Services Fund Thursday (see 2308310049). VRS is "a vital communications tool that we must support with top-quality interpreting and technology," said Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel.…
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The new formula will increase support for services under a two-tier rate structure. Large VRS providers will be compensated $6.27 per minute for the first 1 million minutes handled and $3.92 per minute for any additional minutes. Smaller providers with up to 1 million monthly minutes will be paid $7.77 per minute. Providers using a specialized service for users who are deafblind will be paid an additional 19 cents per minute when that service is used. An accompanying Further NPRM seeks comment on other situations that may warrant additional compensation.