FCC Outlines Schedule for October 17 Public Gathering
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is set to hold an Open Meeting on October 17, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. The meeting will take place at the commission meeting room of FCC headquarters, 45 L Street, N.E., Washington. The event will be streamed live on fcc.gov/live and on the FCC's YouTube channel.
One of the key agenda items for the meeting is "Achieving 100% Wireless Handset Model Hearing Aid Compatibility (WT Docket No. 23-388)". The commission will consider adopting a Report and Order for a 100% hearing aid compatibility requirement for all wireless handset models offered for sale or use in the U.S.
In addition, the Connect2Health Task Force will receive updates on maternal health data in the Mapping Broadband Health in America platform from the FCC. This platform aims to improve the understanding of the digital divide and its impact on health outcomes, particularly in underserved communities.
The commission will also consider a Third Report and Order and Third Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to adopt rules for georouting of 988 calls for the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. The Third Further Notice would propose and seek comment on requiring covered text providers to support georouting for covered 988 text messages.
The commission will also consider a restricted adjudicatory matter from the Media Bureau, but no further details about this matter were provided. No new information about the Report and Order or implementation provisions for these agenda items was given.
No new information about the hearing aid compatibility requirement or the FCC Open Meeting was provided in the bullet points. Similarly, no information about the date, time, or location of the meeting was given in the provided bullet points. This article will be updated with any additional information as it becomes available.
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