Analysts say they expect the Federal Communications Commission will require all VoIP providers doing business in the U.S. to offer basic e911 service to their customers. They also say they expect the FCC to force major telcos to make their e911 infrastructure access networks available to VoIP providers. The rulings are anticipated at the FCC’s Open Meeting on Thursday. VoIP providers would be required to implement e911 service nationwide within 120 days.
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E911 Mandate Looms Large
Posted by: Jennifer LeClaire May 17, 2005 09:37 AMAnalysts say they expect the Federal Communications Commission will require all VoIP providers doing business in the U.S. to offer basic e911 service to their customers. They also say they expect the FCC to force major telcos to make their e911 infrastructure access networks available to VoIP providers. The rulings are anticipated at the FCC’s Open Meeting on Thursday. VoIP providers would be required to implement e911 service nationwide within 120 days.