### Question
What is the definition of telecommunications relay services?


### Answer
The definition of **telecommunications relay services** is as follows in *47 U.S.C. § 225*:

> telephone transmission services that provide the ability for an individual who has a hearing impairment or speech impairment to engage in communication by wire or radio with a hearing individual in a manner that is functionally equivalent to the ability of an individual who does not have a hearing impairment or speech impairment to communicate using voice communication services by wire or radio

#### Citation:
  - *47 U.S.C. § 225*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 4-RADIO ACT OF 1927 > SUBCHAPTER II-COMMON CARRIERS**

