FCC Consumer Bureau Clarifies VRS Inducement Rules

The FCC clarified structure and practices of its video relay service program on inducements for those who might not otherwise use the American Sign Language interpretation services, in a declaratory ruling from the Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau in Thursday's Daily Digest. Answering a query from Convo Communications, the rule, effective immediately, says VRS providers aren't prohibited from offering free devices but won't receive financial support to do so.