NENA Congratulates FCC on Landmark Next Generation 9-1-1 Order
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On July 18, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted a new framework to facilitate the transition to Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG9-1-1) by establishing rules that provide a fair and reasonable path towards fully implementing NG9-1-1 services across the United States.
Under the new rules, which were approved unanimously, Originating Service Providers (OSPs)—including phone and internet companies—face a critical timeline. They must connect to NG9-1-1 core services networks with Internet Protocol (IP) and Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) within 6 to 12 months of receiving a request from a local 9-1-1 center. After completing this initial connection, OSPs have an additional 6 to 12 months after receiving a second request to fully upgrade their system to handle NG9-1-1-compliant calls. These rules also empower local governments to tailor transition timelines and requirements to best suit their specific local circumstances.
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