Accessible Communication

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Why Your Accessibility Strategy Belongs in the Cloud

For too long, accessibility was synonymous with "hardware." It was a siloed workflow that slowed down support and treated Deaf and hard-of-hearing customers as a burden.

In a modern, cloud-first environment, accessibility cannot be a standalone station. It must be an integrated part of the infrastructure. NexTalk has moved the entire accessibility stack, not just TTY, into the cloud, allowing organizations to deploy a seamless, secure and fully compliant communication layer directly into their existing platforms.

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Serve Every Caller: Building an Inclusive Utility Contact Center for Billing, Outages & Service Changes

Many utility contact centers still rely on voice-only systems that leave Deaf, Hard-of-Hearing, and limited-English customers without clear ways to get help. From billing to service changes to outage updates, accessible communication is no longer optional—it’s a customer expectation and a compliance obligation. Learn how utility leaders can build inclusive contact centers that serve every caller, meet accessibility standards, and strengthen community trust.

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NexTalk Approved by the FCC as an IP CTS Provider: Meet SpeechPath

NexTalk was officially approved by the FCC as a provider of IP CTS (Internet Protocol Captioned Telephone Service). This milestone reflects NexTalk’s ongoing commitment to accessibility, and it expands how we can support people who are deaf or hard of hearing with a more reliable, independent way to make and receive phone calls.

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How Remote Interpreting Services Transform Communication Access

Interpreting Solutions That Help Organizations Serve Every Customer 

Language should never be a barrier to care, service, or connection. At NexTalk, our mission has always been to make communication more accessible for everyone. For years, we’ve led the way in TTY technology, helping organizations connect instantly with customers who are deaf or hard of hearing.

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Stay Compliant, Build Trust: Accessible Communication Standards for Utilities in 2025

Why Compliance & Accessibility Matter More in 2025

Extreme weather, infrastructure modernization, and rising customer expectations are putting increasing importance on utility communication accessibility. Causing compliance regulators to ask: Are you reaching every customer—especially those who are Deaf, Hard-of-Hearing, or rely on interpreters? When you don’t, complaints rise, trust diminishes, and in some cases fines follow.

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TTY Accessibility Isn’t Optional: How Accessible Contact Center Platforms Impact Your CMS Star Rating

When it comes to CMS Star Ratings, accessibility is non-negotiable. Healthcare contact centers are expected to provide accessible customer support for all members, including those who are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech impaired. Failing to meet these expectations doesn’t just impact compliance—it can damage your CMS performance and your brand reputation.

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