Technologie i telekomunikacja · 2.08.1996

Enhanced 911 Emergency Calling Systems

The Commission adopts a Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding the availability of the advanced emergency capabilities of E911 systems to wireless service providers and customers. The Report and Order portion of this decision is summarized elsewhere in this issue of the Federal Register. The Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FNPRM) seeks comment on a variety of relevant issues. The Commission also tentatively concludes that covered carriers should continue to upgrade and improve 911 service to increase its accuracy, availability, and reliability, and that a consumer education program should be initiated to inform the public of the capabilities and limitations of 911 service. This action is taken to ensure that E911 system performance keeps pace with the latest technologies.