| Purple Comm selects dash to Meet FCC TRS Mandate |
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DASH CARRIER SERVICES PROVIDES PURPLE COMMUNICATIONS WITH IP VOICE RESOURCES TO MEET FCC TRS MANDATE FOR TEN-DIGIT ACCESS AND EMERGENCY SERVICE Denver (March 4, 2009) – Dash Carrier Services, (www.dashcs.com), a leading provider of wholesale voice carrier services, today announced that Purple Communications™ (Purple™) is using its IP Telephony Services to help meet new FCC Mandates for Telecommunications Relay (TRS) and Emergency e911. Through this agreement, Dash Carrier Services (Dash) provides Purple, a leading provider of text and video relay services, solutions to order, provision, and modify DIDs and e911 emergency services information through its Application Provisioning Dashboard. TRS enables people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech-disabled to use a text telephone (TTY) or an Internet-connected PC to communicate with hearing persons over a telephone. Until late last year, these services – delivered as “IP-Relay” in text form, or “Video Relay Services (VRS)” in video form – did not offer users the benefits conveyed by real, 10-digit phone numbers. A recent FCC mandate decreed that by Internet-based TRS users must be offer 10-digit numbers that ensure deaf users can be reached by telephone with the same convenience that hearing people are reached. By June 30, 2009, Internet based TRS users must have a 10 digit number to make and receive relay calls. In addition, the FCC implemented these measures to ensure that emergency calls placed by Internet-based TRS users will be routed directly and automatically to the appropriate emergency services authorities by Internet-based TRS providers. “As the nation’s largest provider of text relay services, and second largest provider of video relay services, Purple had a lot to consider as it worked to meet the FCC’s new rules and within their deadline,” said George Sutcliffe, vice president for product strategy at Purple Communications. “Dash Carrier Services were extremely helpful in helping us meet our deadline, proving to be a reliable, effective partner throughout the process. Now, all Purple relay services, including i711.com™, Hands On VRS®, and IP-Relay™, have the safety and convenience of real, 10-digit number access.” “The ability to support organizations like Purple with IP-Relay and other essential services is a key driver in our continued growth and success,” said Justin Nelson, CEO, Dash Carrier Services. “As one of the most established and stable companies operating in IP Telephony, we are committed to working with our partners to ensure that all pre-determined goals are met – including FCC deadlines. Since our inception in 2002, we have maintained an acute focus on delivering premier service and exceptional personal support, and have built a solid foundation that provides reliable services nationwide.” ABOUT PURPLE COMMUNICATIONS Purple Communications is a leading provider of onsite interpreting services, video relay and text relay services, and video remote interpreting, offering a wide array of options designed to meet the varied communication needs of its customers. The Company's vision is to enable free-flowing communication between people, inclusive of differences in abilities, languages, or locations. For more information on the company or its services, visit www.purple.us or contact Purple Communications directly by voice at 415-408-2300, by Internet relay by visiting www.i711.com or www.ip-relay.com, or by video phone by connecting to hovrs.tv. ABOUT DASH CARRIER SERVICES Dash Carrier Services is the leading provider of wholesale carrier products and services for IP Telephony rollouts. As a one-stop shop of carrier solutions, Dash provides a unique, high-quality set of offerings to both emerging VoIP providers and established voice carriers. Its comprehensive, integrated portfolio includes E911 for VoIP, nationwide origination and termination, CNAM, 411, and nationwide directory listing services. Founded in 2002 with headquarters in Denver, CO, Dash boasts a nationwide footprint, and maintains partnerships with several of the industry’s foremost innovators. For more information about Dash Carrier Services, visit the company’s website at www.dashcs.com. # # # “Purple”, “Purple Communications”, IP-Relay, and i711.com are trademarks, and “Hands On VRS” is a registered trademark of Purple Communications, Inc. |
