Are we on our way there?

Sort of….. but have key pieces missing.

1. Standards are key -- and IPtext standards exit --but…

   • But they are within standards that also allow non-compatible methods for text transport - including doing nothing but shipping TTY tones over IP.

   • This defeats any interoperability.

   • Unfortunately need regulation to ensure interoperability and IPtext support

(Market forces do it for Voice but not text).

2. Text is sometimes blocked when voice is allowed to pass.

   • Again market pressure is not there to prevent. Sometimes deliberate.

   • Need no-blocking regulation and enforcement.