Proposed RTT Deadline Too Aggressive, CCA Says
The FCC-proposed deadline for wireless carriers to transition from text telephone (TTY) to real-time text (RTT) technology may be “too aggressive for all providers,” the Competitive Carriers Association told the commission. The agency proposed a deadline of Dec. 31, 2017.…
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CCA and other commenters made similar points as the FCC sought comment on an NPRM on the transition (see 1607260020). “CCA and its members are committed to moving to RTT, but need the largest carriers to pave the way for equipment and technology development and deployments,” CCA said. The FCC should extend the deadline by 18 months for non-nationwide carriers, the group said. “Competitive carriers have less ability to influence the technical ecosystem in which RTT will operate, or the device ecosystem necessary to acquire devices with RTT capability.” CCA made its points in a meeting with officials from the Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau, said a filing in docket 15-178.