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Purple would be singing a different tune if their tier was cut 40%. Of course it's a good business move to take advantage of "big brother" sorenson. Who's greedy now?

It's the same concept with any of us. Suppose our incomes were cut by 40%. We would have to cut our spending. Maybe we have to cut our cell phone or internet service. Maybe we have to move to another smaller apartment. Basically Sorenson will have to make the most changes, other smaller...

Since FCC doesn't reimburse for VP technology, Sorenson should require all who have VP200 to pay $250.

If your employer or government cut your salary or SSI by 40%, you all would be panicking too.

The FCC expects Sorenson to do business for $3.89 for every minute interpreted. At that rate, if I talk to my Deaf dad for 5 minutes, the conversation will cost $19.45. Nearly $20 for a 5 minute conversation! That's something he can't afford.

While you may be correct, there is only one VRS provider in Tier 3. They are the ones who produce the most interpreted minutes. They will be the ones with the most to lose if the rate is dropped to $3 and change per minute. This rate does not apply to the other companies who produce less...

Official response from Sorenson Consumer Policy Board, for VRS consumers. Ed’s Telecom Alert Allegations Against FCC Chair Martin We will see how happy Deaf people will be to pay for videophones and a monthly VRS services in order to do business and talk to friends and family over the phone.

I wish I was as optimistic as you.

One other important point. Many companies besides Sorenson rely on Sorenson's VP-200 to make VRS calls. Basically any VRS company can be called through the VP-200. However, if Sorenson were to go bankrupt, the VP-200 would not work for any other VRS company. Also, VP to VP would not work...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_K5KAfZzp-I Powerful video by Convo Relay.

FCC ONLY reimburses for interpreted minutes. So, yes, VRS companies currently get $6 per interpreted minute. But remember, VRS companies have to PAY their interpreters anywhere form $20 to $50 per hour. Not only that, but the FCC does NOT reimburse for: -the costs to build thousands and...

The proposed "reasonable rate of return" is nearly HALF the rate it currently is. While some VRS companies may be able to survive, it will be at the cost of research and development and firing interpreters. That means no new Videophone technology and long hold times. Sorenson has said...

Please submit your comments to the FCC. I am a CODA and use Sorenson to communicate with my father. I'd hate to go back to TTY. Please contact the FCC!

Please file your comment with the FCC. I am a CODA and interpreter. I use VRS everyday. Going back to TTY would be horrible.

Please contact the FCC and tell them you do NOT want to go back to TTY. Submit a Filing Sorenson Alert: FCC Threatens Future of Video Relay Service!