; and (2) connectivity of real-time text to public safety answering points, as defined in section 222(h). . 306. Advanced communications services software Section 716(e) of the Communications Act of 1934 ( 47 U.S.C. 617(e) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (3) Revision of regulations Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this paragraph, the Commission shall update the regulations prescribed under this subsection to require that all obligations applicable to equipment used for advanced communications services extend to software used for those services, without regard to whether that software is pre-installed on equipment used for those services. . IV Emerging technology 401. Emerging technology Title VII of the Communications Act of 1934 ( 42 U.S.C. 601 et seq. ) is amended by adding at the end the following: 723. Emerging technology accessibility (a) Definitions In this section: (1) Augmentative and alternative communication The term augmentative and alternative communication means any tool, method, technology, strategy, service, training, coaching, or other support used to supplement or replace speech. (2) Disability The term disability has the meaning given the term in section 3 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ( 42 U.S.C. 12102 ). (b) Reports to congress Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this section, and every 5 years thereafter, the Commission shall, in consultation with the United States Access Board, submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives a report assessing— (1) the extent to which any accessibility barriers exist for individuals with disabilities, including individuals who are blind, deaf, or DeafBlind or have low vision, an auditory processing disorder, a cortical or cerebral visual impairment, a speech disability, including individuals who use augmentative and alternative communication, a mobility disability, or a cognitive