FCC could extend access to 911 systems
FCC could extend access to 911 systems
- By Jim Sweeney
- Dec 23, 2002
The Federal Communications Commission late last week sought comments on whether it should require more communications companies to offer access to 911 emergency calling systems.
Wireline 911 service is now available to 98 percent of the population, the commission noted. Some mobile wireless services are already required to offer 911 access.
The FCC is considering 911 requirements for:
mobile satellite servicevehicle telematic services such as OnStar, which are expected to be in more than 40 percent of vehicles sold by 2008multiline phone systemsresold cellular and personal communications serviceprepaid wireless calling servicedisposable mobile phonesautomated maritime telecommunications systemsservices and devices such as personal digital assistants with voice capabilities and IP telephony.The proposal is posted
www.fcc.gov/Daily_Releases/Daily_Digest/2002/dd021220.html.