§ 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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