by Pivot
Tag: E911
Are You Tired of Network Outages?
As families gather for the holidays, streaming their favorite shows and movies, the last thing a subscriber wants to experience is an outage. As the broadband industry continues to grow and new competitors enter markets,…
FCC Proposes Fine for Lumen’s 911 Network Failures
The FCC has proposed an $867,000 fine against Lumen Technologies for apparently failing to design and operate its 911 network in a manner capable of adequately protecting the public. The findings — which are in…
United Communications Latest Expansion: $85M in Tennessee Community
Regional provider United Communications says it will invest $85 million to reach 77,000 members of the Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE) electric cooperative in Murfreesboro, TN. United Communications is the broadband unit of MTE. The multi-year project…
Software is Key to North Dakota NG911 Deployment
North Dakota has begun the transition of its 911 system to Next-Generation 911 (NG911). The switch from analog to Next Generation 911 (NG911) will enable text, images and video in addition to audio. The new…
FCC Proposes New Rules for Voice Calls to NG911, Estimates Cost at $103K per Provider
The FCC is considering rules that would require voice service providers to deliver calls to 911 centers in IP format over IP networks. The commission also is asking for input on the cost of compliance.…
Shentel Reaches Agreement with FCC on “Sunny Day” 911 Outage
The Shenandoah Telecommunications Company (Shentel) and the FCC have agreed to a consent decree under which the service provider will implement a compliance program and pay a civil penalty of $227,200 for failing to deliver…
T-Mobile Advances Emergency Response with NextGen 911 Real Time Text
T-Mobile said today that it has implemented NextGen 911 real time text (RTT) at an emergency communications center in Hood County, Texas. As a result, T-Mobile customers now can communicate with the center using simultaneous…
FCC Seeks Updates on Wireless 911 Call Routing
The FCC has adopted a Public Notice seeking to update its understanding of the state of technology capable of routing wireless 911 calls to the proper 911 call center. More precise routing can accelerate response…
AT&T Launches First-Ever Nationwide Location-Based Routing
DALLAS, May 10, 2022 — What’s the news? AT&T is the first carrier to launch location-based routing to automatically transmit wireless 9-1-1 calls to the appropriate 9-1-1 call centers on a nationwide basis. Through this new…
Lumen Wins Next Gen 911 Contract in New Jersey
DENVER, April 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The state of New Jersey recently selected Lumen Technologies (NYSE: LUMN) to help it transition to a next generation 911 platform. The move will use the company’s network, software defined IP network, applications and call…
FCC Seeks 911 Operator Reclassification Due to Expanded Responsibilities
The FCC has sent a letter to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) suggesting that the status of 911 operators be reviewed and reclassified. Such a change must go through OMB. The agency maintains…
Spectrum Auctions Could Fund Next Generation 911 Services
New, next-generation 911 services could be funded by proceeds from the upcoming spectrum auctions under a plan FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel proposed in a speech yesterday at the National Press Club. The FCC’s auction spectrum…
