Category Archives: FCC

(USA) VoIP Providers Have 120 Days to Provide 911

Companies offering internet-based phone services in the US have been given just 120 days to ensure that their lines provide access to the emergency services, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) ruled last week. Source. There are going to be a … Continue reading

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(USA) APCO Accuses Vonage Of 911 Subterfuge

The Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials International (APCO) has complained to the FCC about Vonage’s proposed interim method of handling E911 VoIP calls.

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(USA) TruePosition Offers Hosted Solution For Rural Carriers

TruePosition today announced a hosted solution for wireless location, designed to help rural carriers meet the FCC’s E911 Phase II requirements.

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(USA) FCC Enhanced 911 Site

The FCC’s official site explaining the wireless Enhanced 911 (E911) rules.

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(USA) Rural wireless carriers get Phase II E911 waivers

The FCC granted 32 whole or partial waivers for rural wireless carrier enhanced 911 Phase II obligations, and denied or dismissed eight other requests.

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(USA) Triton PCS Purchases TechnoCom’s LocatePredict Platform

Triton PCS has purchased TechnoCom’s LocatePredict to help ensure their location technologies meet FCC mandates.

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The Last Known Location of E-OTD – Whitepaper

Describes the problems E-OTD technology is having meeting FCC requirements.

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(USA) Some Bumps Ahead for E911

FCC stands firm on Dec 31 deadline, NENA stats on Phase I and II compliance, cost issues for Tier 3 carriers.

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