§ 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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