A vlog circulating the internet arrived in my inbox this morning. It’s by Kelby Brick, the former NAD attorney who now is a Vice President at GoAmerica/HOVRS. Brick explains the recent FCC decision clearly in ASL.
They have the 10-digit phone number technology in place, and completed a demonstration recently. The transcriptions of the two calls are available below the vlog.
The FCC decision can be confusing so I’m welcoming any help. (Ed, where’s your series of vlogs that breaks down the decision? 
Looking forward to that.) Educating the community is an important part of this significant FCC order.
The vlog: Historical Calls for the Deaf Community
Still celebratin’!
P.S. The Bionic Ear Blog pressed concerns about local 10 digit telephone numbers meaning long distance charges. It’s not long distance because videophones are internet-based, comparing more closely to VoIPs than to telephones.
P.S.S. I haven’t heard from any other VRS providers regarding the groundbreaking FCC decision. If anyone knows of anything, let us know in the comments! It would be good to hear of their support.
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