Document :

ITU-D SG01 RAPPORTEUR GROUP MEETING  Contribution  50

Title :

Initial findings on provisions of the telephone relay services in Europe

Date :

2026-08-15

Source :

European Federation of Hard of Hearing (EFHOH)

AI/Question :

Q5/1

Meeting :

2026-09-28

Access :

Restricted to TIES users [ITU-D]

Abstract :

This contribution contains preliminary findings from recent survey conducted by the European Union of the Deaf together with European Federation of Hard of Hearing to map our Telecoms Relay Services in Europe. During Spring of 2026, organisations representing Deaf and Hard of Hearing communities have conducted joint survey on availability and funding of the Relay Services in Europe in line with EECC regulations. The preliminary findings have been presented during recent workshop of BEREC regulators body, responsible for the Telecommunications (Body of European Regulators for Electronic Communications)