The Federal Communications Commission recently announced that its 911 Reliability Certification System is now open for filing annual reliability certifications, which are due on October 15, 2018. Covered 9-1-1 service providers should file certifications using the Commission’s online portal.
The Commission’s rules require covered 9-1-1 service providers to take reasonable measures to provide reliable 9-1-1 service with respect to: (i) 9-1-1 circuit diversity; (ii) central office backup power; and (iii) diverse network monitoring. Covered 9-1-1 service providers must certify as to their compliance with each of these three requirements or to their implementation of reasonable alternative measures.
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