FCC Certifies GoAmerica to Provide IP and Video Relay Services Nationwide

Nesmuth · 06-13-2006, 08:34 AM

http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/060613/nytu035.html?.v=54

FCC Certifies GoAmerica to Provide IP and Video Relay Services Nationwide

Tuesday June 13, 7:00 am ET

Certification Makes Company Eligible for Direct Compensation from the Interstate Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) Fund

HACKENSACK, N.J., June 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- GoAmerica, Inc. (Nasdaq: GOAM - News), a leading provider of online and wireless relay services, today announced that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has certified the Company as an Internet Protocol (IP) Relay and Video Relay Service (VRS) provider. With this certification, the Company is now eligible to be compensated directly from the Interstate Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) Fund.

"This certification provides a clearer path for us as we continue to develop a video relay service that we expect to launch later this year," said Dan Luis, CEO of GoAmerica. "We're also able to submit our i711.com minutes directly to the TRS Fund for reimbursement rather than relying on a business partner for these submittals."

The Company is expected to submit minutes directly to the TRS Fund beginning with June, 2006 i711.com traffic. While FCC certification will change how the Company recognizes relay revenue, it will have no impact on the gross margin contribution of these services.

The FCC's certification, which is effective for five years, covers current and prospective IP relay and VRS services offered by the Company. Current relay services offered by GoAmerica include its text-based i711.com services accessible through a variety of means including a differentiated online portal, AOL Instant Messenger®, the T-Mobile Sidekick, and an assortment of BlackBerry wireless devices.

About i711.com Relay Services

i711.com offers text-based relay service calling via the Internet, often called "IP relay". Deaf callers use a Web-enabled computer or wireless handheld device to place calls, which are connected to a relay operator. The relay operator calls the voice number and then verbally speaks the text message typed by the deaf caller to the hearing recipient and types the hearing party's responses back to the deaf party.

Relay services are free to all callers. Relay providers -- such as the Company -- receive reimbursement from a pool of funds, collected from telephone carriers by the Federal Communications Commission and administered by the National Exchange Carriers Association (NECA).

About GoAmerica

GoAmerica provides a wide range of wireless, relay and prepaid communications services, customized for people who are deaf, hard-of-hearing or speech impaired. The Company's vision is to improve the quality of life of its customers by being their premier provider of innovative communication services. For more information on the Company or its services, visit http://www.goamerica.com or contact GoAmerica directly at TTY 201-527-1520, voice 201-996-1717 or via Internet relay by visiting http://www.i711.com.

Safe Harbor

The statements contained in this news release that are not based on historical fact are "forward-looking statements" that are made in reliance upon the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "may," "will," "expect," "estimate," "anticipate," "continue," or similar terms, variations of such terms or the negative of those terms. Such forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to those of GoAmerica including: (i) our limited operating history; (ii) our ability to respond to the rapid technological change of the wireless data industry and offer new services; (iii) our dependence on wireless carrier networks; (iv) our ability to respond to increased competition in the wireless data industry; (v) our ability to integrate acquired businesses and technologies; (vi) our ability to generate revenue growth; (vii) our ability to increase or maintain gross margins, profitability, liquidity and capital resources; (viii) difficulties inherent in predicting the outcome of regulatory processes; and (ix) our limited experience in offering prepaid calling cards. Such risks and others are more fully described in the Risk Factors set forth in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Our actual results could differ materially from the results expressed in, or implied by, such forward-looking statements. GoAmerica is not obligated to update and does not undertake to update any of its forward looking statements made in this press release. Each reference in this news release to "GoAmerica," the "Company" or "We," or any variation thereof, is a reference to GoAmerica, Inc. and its subsidiaries. "GoAmerica" is a registered trademark of GoAmerica. "i711", "i711.com", "i711 Wireless", "ClickRelay" and "Clear Mobile" are trademarks, and "Relay and Beyond" is a service mark of GoAmerica. Other names may be trademarks of their respective owners.

Source: GoAmerica, Inc.

IloveVP · 06-13-2006, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Nesmuth

FCC Certifies GoAmerica to Provide IP and Video Relay Services Nationwide

Not surprised that HORVRS might sue GoAmerica for stealing the VRS idea or whatever. Same way for lawsuit against Sorenson from HORVRS. Wait and see...

06-13-2006, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by IloveVP

Not surprised that HORVRS might sue GoAmerica for stealing the VRS idea or whatever. Same way for lawsuit against Sorenson from HORVRS. Wait and see...

How do you know if HORVRS will plan to sue GoAmerica, Inc.?

Come on....I bet you worship Sorenson too often...

IloveVP · 06-13-2006, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Mookie

How do you know if HORVRS will plan to sue GoAmerica, Inc.?

You are right... How do I know? I can not answer that but just in my guts. You said "HORVRS WILL PLAN TO SUE". I said "MIGHT SUE". Do not twist my words... Ok, Pal....

06-13-2006, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by IloveVP

You are right... How do I know? I can not answer that but just in my guts. You said "HORVRS WILL PLAN TO SUE". I said "MIGHT SUE". Do not twist my words... Ok, Pal....

No big difference but sound alike...ok

Are you searching a good position to make big bucks? Go polish your resume and apply the position.

ideafspy · 06-13-2006, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Mookie

Come on....I bet you worship Sorenson too often...

Since speaking of "workship", what about you??

diehardbiker · 06-13-2006, 05:05 PM

Looks like GoAmerica is trying to get the bad debts back from WyndSUCKtell! Good for them! 20 million dollars is alot money to lose on one lousy company that we all know!

HOVRS going to sue GoAmerica? Your funny because they already lost the lawsuit and after alot of money well spent, I do not think they can afford lose another case, so it is really unlikely going to happen. BTW, I knew there something isn't right with HOVRS sueing Sorenson, orignally I thought it was fake but I was close to being correct. (Without merit)

Nesmuth · 06-15-2006, 09:34 AM

HOVRS suing GoAmerica? I thought GoAmerica tried taking over HOVRS already.

Richard

Dennis · 06-15-2006, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Nesmuth

HOVRS suing GoAmerica? I thought GoAmerica tried taking over HOVRS already.

Richard

Well, you know how that fell apart. HOVRS even took a loan from GoAmerica to try to make it possible, so they owe GoAmerica money. What better way to try to discharge the debt than by suing?

docblaze · 06-28-2006, 11:52 PM

The funny thing this what i was told that the HOVRS lost cause Sorenson own the right to VP-100 and also they made the i2eye 1000 and d-link brought the patent and it stated at United State Patents and Trademarks Office which I went and looked up. Then D-links started selling them and HOVRS used i2eye 1000 for their service and they have not plan to upgrade the 1000 yet.

Docblaze

javapride · 06-29-2006, 01:21 AM

in all seriousness... GoAmerica is a thief in thier own rights, from what i heard from a reliable source, that a wireless company dveloped the i711 and then when a merge took place, they took i711 with them * goamerica* and now we're stuck with the MCI IP RElay who SUCKS at wireless callers im always forever getting interupted or delayed in waiting on calls, SO i use another service and i like that service ALOT better quicker and reliable!

qwerty123 · 06-29-2006, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by javapride

in all seriousness... GoAmerica is a thief in thier own rights, from what i heard from a reliable source, that a wireless company dveloped the i711 and then when a merge took place, they took i711 with them * goamerica* and now we're stuck with the MCI IP RElay who SUCKS at wireless callers im always forever getting interupted or delayed in waiting on calls, SO i use another service and i like that service ALOT better quicker and reliable!

Joke! there is advertising icon from i711 on all pages in alldeaf.com

docblaze · 06-29-2006, 12:22 PM

qwerty123, Please get the facts first cause your reliable source is wrong and I alway check each company background first before I deal with them.

i711 is not with GoAmerica at all, GoAmerica launched them in 2005 they are in partership that all and please review their company and stock too and you will see differ company. GoAmerica use i711 for the service for relay that all.

It stated in i711.com the following:

i711.com service is the result of a partnership between GoAmerica and Nordia. Nordia is a relay provider for one of largest relay programs in the U. S., and a provider of Canada's relay service. GoAmerica provides the technology and service innovation, while Nordia delivers the operator quality, service reliability, and call experience you need for the best relay call experience. i711.com is a service you can trust for all your Internet relay calls.

Docblaze

Dennis · 06-29-2006, 01:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by docblaze

qwerty123, Please get the facts first cause your reliable source is wrong and I alway check each company background first before I deal with them.

i711 is not with GoAmerica at all, GoAmerica launched them in 2005 they are in partership that all and please review their company and stock too and you will see differ company. GoAmerica use i711 for the service for relay that all.

It stated in i711.com the following:

i711.com service is the result of a partnership between GoAmerica and Nordia. Nordia is a relay provider for one of largest relay programs in the U. S., and a provider of Canada's relay service. GoAmerica provides the technology and service innovation, while Nordia delivers the operator quality, service reliability, and call experience you need for the best relay call experience. i711.com is a service you can trust for all your Internet relay calls.

Docblaze

Docblaze, where the heck are you reading that i711 is a different company than GoAmerica? GoAmerica CREATED i711.com. They partnered with Nordia, a Canadian call center company, to provide the relay agents. Nowhere is i711 "it's own company" because it's all from GoAmerica and only uses Nordia's agents. GoAmerica swallowed up Wyndtell, and GoAmerica's CEO is also the former CEO of Wyndtell.

docblaze · 06-30-2006, 02:54 AM

If you can go to www.i711.com and look at "our company" it will stated:

Trust i711.com for your Relay Needs
i711.com service is the result of a partnership between GoAmerica and Nordia. Nordia is a relay provider for one of largest relay programs in the U. S., and a provider of Canada's relay service. GoAmerica provides the technology and service innovation, while Nordia delivers the operator quality, service reliability, and call experience you need for the best relay call experience. i711.com is a service you can trust for all your Internet relay calls.

also look up wall street jorunal of last year and it also stated the same things and Consumer complaints about Wyndtell Cellular Devices for the Deaf and they need funds cause they were losing the backing of deafs and that how they went under and GoAmerica brought them out and GoAmerica was founded in 1996 as a provider of innovative wireless data solutions for corporate customers and deaf customers too.

"GoAmerica" is a trademark of GoAmerica, Inc. "Wynd" and "WyndTell" are registered trademarks of Wynd Communications Corporation. Other names are trademarks of their respective owners.

Contacts: Wynd Communications
Joe Karp
TTY: 1-800-549-2800
Voice: 805-597-8114
Fax: 805-596-2914
jkarp@wynd.com

HACKENSACK, NJ - June 13, 2000 - GoAmerica, Inc. (Nasdaq: GOAM) a nationwide wireless Internet services provider, announced today that it has signed a definitive merger agreement to acquire Wynd Communications Corporation, the leading provider of wireless telecommunications services for people who are deaf, or hard of hearing. Wynd's unique wireless instant messaging technology will add capability to the breadth of GoAmerica's services. Wynd will continue to focus on its current markets, operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of GoAmerica. The closing of the acquisition is subject to certain conditions, including the consent of Wynd's shareholders.

Plus I owned stocks of Wynd. and lost money and decided to buy GoAmerica and I get more money back of what i losed and I am happy with them since They have service with my company with pagers and other to help me with my jobs since I have to talk with clients in architectural fields.

DocBlaze

Dennis · 06-30-2006, 06:44 AM

Trust me, it's owned by GoAmerica, not Nordia. Every person I've met who has exhibited i711 works for GoAmerica.

06-13-2006, 08:34 AM	#1 (permalink)
Nesmuth Banned Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: The Southland of California Posts: 3,199	FCC Certifies GoAmerica to Provide IP and Video Relay Services Nationwide http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/060613/nytu035.html?.v=54 FCC Certifies GoAmerica to Provide IP and Video Relay Services Nationwide Tuesday June 13, 7:00 am ET Certification Makes Company Eligible for Direct Compensation from the Interstate Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) Fund HACKENSACK, N.J., June 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- GoAmerica, Inc. (Nasdaq: GOAM - News), a leading provider of online and wireless relay services, today announced that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has certified the Company as an Internet Protocol (IP) Relay and Video Relay Service (VRS) provider. With this certification, the Company is now eligible to be compensated directly from the Interstate Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) Fund. "This certification provides a clearer path for us as we continue to develop a video relay service that we expect to launch later this year," said Dan Luis, CEO of GoAmerica. "We're also able to submit our i711.com minutes directly to the TRS Fund for reimbursement rather than relying on a business partner for these submittals." The Company is expected to submit minutes directly to the TRS Fund beginning with June, 2006 i711.com traffic. While FCC certification will change how the Company recognizes relay revenue, it will have no impact on the gross margin contribution of these services. The FCC's certification, which is effective for five years, covers current and prospective IP relay and VRS services offered by the Company. Current relay services offered by GoAmerica include its text-based i711.com services accessible through a variety of means including a differentiated online portal, AOL Instant Messenger®, the T-Mobile Sidekick, and an assortment of BlackBerry wireless devices. About i711.com Relay Services i711.com offers text-based relay service calling via the Internet, often called "IP relay". Deaf callers use a Web-enabled computer or wireless handheld device to place calls, which are connected to a relay operator. The relay operator calls the voice number and then verbally speaks the text message typed by the deaf caller to the hearing recipient and types the hearing party's responses back to the deaf party. Relay services are free to all callers. Relay providers -- such as the Company -- receive reimbursement from a pool of funds, collected from telephone carriers by the Federal Communications Commission and administered by the National Exchange Carriers Association (NECA). About GoAmerica GoAmerica provides a wide range of wireless, relay and prepaid communications services, customized for people who are deaf, hard-of-hearing or speech impaired. The Company's vision is to improve the quality of life of its customers by being their premier provider of innovative communication services. For more information on the Company or its services, visit http://www.goamerica.com or contact GoAmerica directly at TTY 201-527-1520, voice 201-996-1717 or via Internet relay by visiting http://www.i711.com. Safe Harbor The statements contained in this news release that are not based on historical fact are "forward-looking statements" that are made in reliance upon the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "may," "will," "expect," "estimate," "anticipate," "continue," or similar terms, variations of such terms or the negative of those terms. Such forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to those of GoAmerica including: (i) our limited operating history; (ii) our ability to respond to the rapid technological change of the wireless data industry and offer new services; (iii) our dependence on wireless carrier networks; (iv) our ability to respond to increased competition in the wireless data industry; (v) our ability to integrate acquired businesses and technologies; (vi) our ability to generate revenue growth; (vii) our ability to increase or maintain gross margins, profitability, liquidity and capital resources; (viii) difficulties inherent in predicting the outcome of regulatory processes; and (ix) our limited experience in offering prepaid calling cards. Such risks and others are more fully described in the Risk Factors set forth in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Our actual results could differ materially from the results expressed in, or implied by, such forward-looking statements. GoAmerica is not obligated to update and does not undertake to update any of its forward looking statements made in this press release. Each reference in this news release to "GoAmerica," the "Company" or "We," or any variation thereof, is a reference to GoAmerica, Inc. and its subsidiaries. "GoAmerica" is a registered trademark of GoAmerica. "i711", "i711.com", "i711 Wireless", "ClickRelay" and "Clear Mobile" are trademarks, and "Relay and Beyond" is a service mark of GoAmerica. Other names may be trademarks of their respective owners. Source: GoAmerica, Inc.

06-15-2006, 09:34 AM	#8 (permalink)
Nesmuth Banned Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: The Southland of California Posts: 3,199	It get's funnier among rumor lines! HOVRS suing GoAmerica? I thought GoAmerica tried taking over HOVRS already. Richard

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06-13-2006, 05:05 PM	#7 (permalink)
diehardbiker Busy in poker room Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 5,985	Looks like GoAmerica is trying to get the bad debts back from WyndSUCKtell! Good for them! 20 million dollars is alot money to lose on one lousy company that we all know! HOVRS going to sue GoAmerica? Your funny because they already lost the lawsuit and after alot of money well spent, I do not think they can afford lose another case, so it is really unlikely going to happen. BTW, I knew there something isn't right with HOVRS sueing Sorenson, orignally I thought it was fake but I was close to being correct. (Without merit)

06-28-2006, 11:52 PM	#10 (permalink)
docblaze Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 9	The funny thing this what i was told that the HOVRS lost cause Sorenson own the right to VP-100 and also they made the i2eye 1000 and d-link brought the patent and it stated at United State Patents and Trademarks Office which I went and looked up. Then D-links started selling them and HOVRS used i2eye 1000 for their service and they have not plan to upgrade the 1000 yet. Docblaze

06-29-2006, 01:21 AM	#11 (permalink)
javapride Java's Big Island Life! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: hawaii Posts: 6,509	in all seriousness... GoAmerica is a thief in thier own rights, from what i heard from a reliable source, that a wireless company dveloped the i711 and then when a merge took place, they took i711 with them * goamerica* and now we're stuck with the MCI IP RElay who SUCKS at wireless callers im always forever getting interupted or delayed in waiting on calls, SO i use another service and i like that service ALOT better quicker and reliable!

06-29-2006, 12:22 PM	#13 (permalink)
docblaze Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 9	qwerty123, Please get the facts first cause your reliable source is wrong and I alway check each company background first before I deal with them. i711 is not with GoAmerica at all, GoAmerica launched them in 2005 they are in partership that all and please review their company and stock too and you will see differ company. GoAmerica use i711 for the service for relay that all. It stated in i711.com the following: i711.com service is the result of a partnership between GoAmerica and Nordia. Nordia is a relay provider for one of largest relay programs in the U. S., and a provider of Canada's relay service. GoAmerica provides the technology and service innovation, while Nordia delivers the operator quality, service reliability, and call experience you need for the best relay call experience. i711.com is a service you can trust for all your Internet relay calls. Docblaze

06-30-2006, 02:54 AM	#15 (permalink)
docblaze Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 9	If you can go to www.i711.com and look at "our company" it will stated: Trust i711.com for your Relay Needs i711.com service is the result of a partnership between GoAmerica and Nordia. Nordia is a relay provider for one of largest relay programs in the U. S., and a provider of Canada's relay service. GoAmerica provides the technology and service innovation, while Nordia delivers the operator quality, service reliability, and call experience you need for the best relay call experience. i711.com is a service you can trust for all your Internet relay calls. also look up wall street jorunal of last year and it also stated the same things and Consumer complaints about Wyndtell Cellular Devices for the Deaf and they need funds cause they were losing the backing of deafs and that how they went under and GoAmerica brought them out and GoAmerica was founded in 1996 as a provider of innovative wireless data solutions for corporate customers and deaf customers too. "GoAmerica" is a trademark of GoAmerica, Inc. "Wynd" and "WyndTell" are registered trademarks of Wynd Communications Corporation. Other names are trademarks of their respective owners. Contacts: Wynd Communications Joe Karp TTY: 1-800-549-2800 Voice: 805-597-8114 Fax: 805-596-2914 jkarp@wynd.com HACKENSACK, NJ - June 13, 2000 - GoAmerica, Inc. (Nasdaq: GOAM) a nationwide wireless Internet services provider, announced today that it has signed a definitive merger agreement to acquire Wynd Communications Corporation, the leading provider of wireless telecommunications services for people who are deaf, or hard of hearing. Wynd's unique wireless instant messaging technology will add capability to the breadth of GoAmerica's services. Wynd will continue to focus on its current markets, operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of GoAmerica. The closing of the acquisition is subject to certain conditions, including the consent of Wynd's shareholders. Plus I owned stocks of Wynd. and lost money and decided to buy GoAmerica and I get more money back of what i losed and I am happy with them since They have service with my company with pagers and other to help me with my jobs since I have to talk with clients in architectural fields. DocBlaze

06-30-2006, 06:44 AM	#16 (permalink)
Dennis \/ It's a computer patch. Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Death Star HQ Posts: 1,741	Trust me, it's owned by GoAmerica, not Nordia. Every person I've met who has exhibited i711 works for GoAmerica.