UKCoD/TAG submission to the consultation

UKCoD writes to BT, MGB and UKCTA in response to their reply to signatories to the open letter published in the Times.  The letter reads… Read more of this article

Following the open letter in the Times, representatives from the sector are being copied into a reply from BT, UK Competitive Telecommunications Association and the Mobile Broadband Group, with it they included a letter sent to the Minister last November, initial reactions range from disbelief in the telecoms companies misunderstanding of deaf peoples needs to anger at the apparent lack of understanding of BSL users needs, a detailed response will be issued shortly.

Firstly to say, thank you to everyone for signing the letter and all the support since its publication.

The letter has produced a lot of interest in the media, see the news report provided.

We are grateful for the responses so far, all these show there is a commitment to finding a solution to ensure deaf people have equivalent access to telecoms services and recognition that the regulatory route will at best provide a limited solution.

We will update you as soon as we make progress with the invitation to meet in open forum.

If you want to know more about the campaign, or get involved please contact info@deafcouncil.org.uk