Wednesday, August 24, 2005
Transcript of Anderson Cooper show from August 12 that deals with 911 issues: CNN.com - Transcripts
The real E911 compliance barrier: institutional resistance
"The technology that supports the nation's 911 systems is about as antiquated as anything in the telecom universe," Prof. Weiser tells the Denver Business Journal's Bob Mook.:� The real E911 compliance barrier: institutional resistance | IP Telephony | ZDNet.com
Monday, August 22, 2005
VoIP providers ready for 911 - Denver - MSNBC.com
The headline is misleading. The article is about how VoIP providers are NOT ready for 911: VoIP providers ready for 911 - Denver - MSNBC.com
911 Cell Phone Call Leads to Hikers Rescue
Lost hikers: "One of the adults who had a GPS enabled cell phone dialed 911 and made contact with State Police Dispatcher Daniel Puckett. Thanks to advanced mapping technology associated with GPS enabled cell phone calls, Dispatcher Puckett was able to quickly determine that the hikers were in a wooded area near Carberry Lane and Lorayne Drive in Milton. "911 Cell Phone Call Leads to Hikers Rescue
Bell trials new 911 wireless service in Toronto
Still no wireless location capability in Canada: Digital Home Canada - Bell trials new 911 wireless service in Toronto
Post-Crescent - 911 errors continue in Winnebago
Follow-up on database errors from last year: Post-Crescent - 911 errors continue in Winnebago
Thursday, August 18, 2005
Susan Crawford blog :: Nuvio to FCC: It Can't Be Done
This is a good overview of the issues. Hat-tip to Todd:Susan Crawford blog :: Nuvio to FCC: It Can't Be Done
IP E911: Better Plan Than FCC's?
The NAP concept is very interesting: IP E911: Better Plan Than FCC's?
Wednesday, August 17, 2005
Monday, August 15, 2005
VoIP Provider Challenges E911 Mandate
Another article on the Nuvio filing: VoIP Provider Challenges E911 Mandate
Nuvio Files Appeal of FCC VoIP - E911 Order
The first shot has been fired:
"While we share the Commission's passion about deploying 911 service, and we have worked diligently to provide our users with 911 access, the 120-day requirement imposed by the FCC is arbitrary and capricious and without support in the record," commented Jason Talley, president and CEO of Nuvio. "In fact, the record clearly shows that wireless companies have been given decades to implement this type of 911 service and are still far from completion."
Nuvio Files Appeal of FCC VoIP - E911 Order
"While we share the Commission's passion about deploying 911 service, and we have worked diligently to provide our users with 911 access, the 120-day requirement imposed by the FCC is arbitrary and capricious and without support in the record," commented Jason Talley, president and CEO of Nuvio. "In fact, the record clearly shows that wireless companies have been given decades to implement this type of 911 service and are still far from completion."
Nuvio Files Appeal of FCC VoIP - E911 Order
Wyoming family manned 911 post for 21 years
This is a pretty cool human interest story: Wyoming family manned 911 post for 21 years
Thursday, August 11, 2005
Monday, August 08, 2005
No E9-1-1 for now
"Not all mobile-phone users will be able to access emergency operators by next year -- if they get into a horrific car accident, or observe a violent crime in progress -- even though a government deadline requiring enhanced 9-1-1 is looming, experts told UPI's Wireless World."No E9-1-1 for now
Friday, August 05, 2005
State holds on to cash so budgets add up
Texas keeping 911 fees in order to balance budget: State holds on to cash so budgets add up
Tuesday, August 02, 2005
Nextel to seek more time for 911 changes
Nextel says it could take up to two more years to reach 95% compliance for Wireless E911. VoIP providers still expected to reach 100% compliance in less than 120 days. Nextel to seek more time for 911 changes | CNET News.com
Monday, August 01, 2005
New program teaches children how to react in 9-1-1 emergencies
Article on 9-1-1 for Kids:Appalachian News Express
'ICE' may make keeping cool in a crisis easier
Here is an article on the "In Case of Emergency" number placed in cell phone address books for emergency workers to call: 'ICE' may make keeping cool in a crisis easier