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FCC 14.61
Revised as of October 2, 2015
Goto Year:2014 |
2016
§ 14.61 Obligations with respect to internet browsers built into mobile
phones.
(a) Accessibility. If on or after October 8, 2013 a manufacturer of a
telephone used with public mobile services includes an Internet browser in
such telephone, or if a provider of mobile service arranges for the
inclusion of a browser in telephones to sell to customers, the manufacturer
or provider shall ensure that the functions of the included browser
(including the ability to launch the browser) are accessible to and usable
by individuals who are blind or have a visual impairment, unless doing so is
not achievable, except that this subpart shall not impose any requirement on
such manufacturer or provider—
(1) To make accessible or usable any Internet browser other than a browser
that such manufacturer or provider includes or arranges to include in the
telephone; or
(2) To make Internet content, applications, or services accessible or usable
(other than enabling individuals with disabilities to use an included
browser to access such content, applications, or services).
(b) Industry flexibility. A manufacturer or provider may satisfy the
requirements of this subpart with respect to such telephone or services
by—
(1) Ensuring that the telephone or services that such manufacturer or
provider offers is accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities
without the use of third-party applications, peripheral devices, software,
hardware, or customer premises equipment; or
(2) Using third-party applications, peripheral devices, software, hardware,
or customer premises equipment that is available to the consumer at nominal
cost and that individuals with disabilities can access.
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Goto Year: 2014 |
2016
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