Technologie i telekomunikacja · 21.07.1997

Compatibility of Wireless Services With Enhanced 911

In the wireless Enhanced 911 (E911) rulemaking proceeding, the Commission seeks additional comment on the ex parte presentations filed by Wireless E911 Coalition, GTE Wireless and Ad Hoc Alliance for Public Access to 911 (Alliance) regarding certain technical issues pertaining to the provision of 911 emergency calling services. In light of ex parte presentations by the wireless carriers and equipment manufacturers, the staff of the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau prepared a set of questions to help our understanding and evaluation of technical issues related to the E911 rules. In response to our inquiry, GTE Wireless filed its response on July 7, 1997, the Wireless E911 Coalition filed its response on July 10 and Alliance filed its response on July 11. Additional comment on these responses is sought to assist the Commission in determining whether to revise Section 20.18(b) of the Commission's Rules. The effect of revising Section 20.18(b) would be to bring the timely implementation of basic 911 services to wireless customers.