Technology · 26/10/2009Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read

FCC to Accept Comments on Qwest Wireless Petition for Waiver of Relay Service Fund Contribution Requirement

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The Federal Communications Commission is soliciting public comments on a petition by Qwest Wireless to exempt itself from contributing to the Interstate Telecommunications Relay Service Fund, a requirement set by the Commission's rules.

Original source language: Federal Register — Federal Communications CommissionOpen original release →

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