Purple Communications weighed in Wednesday on the FCC’s...
Purple Communications weighed in Wednesday on the FCC’s reforms to the VRS program (CD June 11 p1), applauding policies it said will help standardize the industry and create a level playing field for competitors. “We appreciate the efforts of staff…
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to ban certain anticompetitive behavior, and remove certain barriers to competition,” said John Goodman, chief legal officer or the VRS provider. “Purple advocated for many of the positions adopted by the FCC and is pleased with several of the competition reform policies in the Order.” Purple differs with the commission on some of the long-term rate reforms, which a company spokeswoman said could affect provider labor cost structures, future investments in innovation and service levels to deaf consumers. But ultimately the firm supports the reforms. “Much of this new policy helps correct the competitive framework for the industry and combined with excellent products and high quality service, these new policies will benefit Purple and its customers,” said President John Ferron. A spokeswoman for VRS company Sorenson declined to comment on the order.