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Below please find information about our recent and upcoming activities. Please also see our videos illustrating the impact IP CTS has on hundreds of thousands of everyday Americans, including veterans, who rely on it every day.
Representatives Langevin (D-RI) and Young (R-AK) send letter to FCC Chairman Pai
On Tuesday, June 23, Representatives Langevin (D-RI) and Young (R-AK) sent a letter to FCC Chairman Pai regarding the Clear2Connect Coalition’s concerns about the lack of quality standards and thorough testing of ASR-only captioned telephone service. As co-chairs of...
Senators Moran (R-KS) and Tester (D-MT) send letter to FCC Chairman Pai
Thanks to advocacy efforts of the Clear2Connect Coalition, Members of Congress are continuing to join with the Coalition in making our voices are heard at the FCC. Last week, Senators Moran (R-KS) and Tester (D-MT) sent a letter to FCC Chairman Pai echoing our...
Clear2Connect Coalition Strongly Opposes FCC Decision to Certify IP Captioned Telephone Service Using Only Automatic Speech Recognition
WASHINGTON, DC, May 7, 2020 -Â Given safety and health guidelines in place due to COVID-19, it is more important than ever for people who are deaf and hard of hearing to be able to communicate effectively using the phone. However, the Federal Communications...
Clear2Connect Coalition Members Meet Virtually with Advisors to FCC Commissioners
In late April, Clear2Connect Coalition members met virtually with legal advisors to FCC Chairman Pai, Commissioner Carr, and Commissioner O'Rielly to advocate for the protection of access to Internet Protocol Captioned Telephone Service (IP CTS), also known as...