Technologie i telekomunikacja · 16/10/1997

Compatibility of Wireless Services With Enhanced 911

In the wireless Enhanced 911 (E911) rulemaking proceeding, the Commission seeks additional comment on a September 25, 1997, ex parte letter (Joint Letter) filed by two wireless industry groups and three public safety community groups. In the Joint Letter, the Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association (CTIA), the Personal Communications Industry Association (PCIA), the Association of Public- Safety Communications Officials-International, Inc. (APCO), the National Emergency Number Association (NENA), and the National Association of State Nine-One-One Administrators (NASNA) propose modifications to terms used in this proceeding and rules for processing 911 calls and permitting Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs) to choose which 911 calls they will receive. The letter also supports an extension of the compliance date for implementation of 911 service over digital wireless services for TTY users. Additional comment on these responses is sought to assist the Commission in determining whether to revise the Commission's Rules. The effect of revising the Commission's Rules would be to clarify the implementation of basic 911 services to wireless customers, including people with hea