Date Posted:
04/19/2011
Title:
The Z Supports FCC’s Fraud Prevention Efforts
Summary:
Recently, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released its Video Relay Service (VRS) Fraud Order, providing further definition of certain rules and practices for VRS providers. The Z, the leading VRS innovator, applauded the order, noting that the company has already been adhering to many of the rules and executing many of the practices outlined.
Body:
CLEARWATER, Fla. [April 19, 2011] — Recently, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released its Video Relay Service (VRS) Fraud Order, providing further definition of certain rules and practices for VRS providers. The Z, the leading VRS innovator, applauded the order, noting that the company has already been adhering to many of the rules and executing many of the practices outlined.
“The FCC is charged with a difficult task, and we appreciate their continued efforts to ensure that VRS providers are behaving ethically,” said Sean Belanger, The Z’s CEO. “We’re in this business to provide communication accessibility to deaf and hard of hearing Americans, and it’s imperative that all VRS providers do it in a conscientious and lawful manner.”
“The Z is part of a community that depends on VRS, and we appreciate the FCC’s commitment to ensuring the long term health of VRS,” said Jeff Rosen, The Z’s general counsel. “Our company has moved expeditiously to ensure full compliance with the requirements of the Order.”
To view the full FCC order, go to http://www.fcc.gov/Daily_Releases/Daily_Business/2011/db0406/FCC-11-54A1.pdf.