Speech to Speech Relay Service (STS) | Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
45 L St NE, Washington, DC 20554
Eligibility
Open to individuals who have or wish to speak with someone who has a speech disability/hearing impairment.
Hours
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Interpretation services
English
Application process
Call the main phone line and request the Speech to Speech (or STS) relay service.
Service area
United States
Description
Allows people with hearing or speech disabilities to make calls using their own voice, voice prosthesis or devices with a Communication Assistant repeating their words exactly as spoken.
What's Here
Providing organization
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Regulates interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite, and cable in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories. Also is responsible for implementing and enforcing communications law and regulations.