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Wednesday, November 30, 2005

News: U.S. E911 Reminder

Note: Good old Trixter has posted some the update on now what happens if you VoIP provider does not give you E911 support


Just a reminder last Monday at midnight was the deadline for pstn connected VoIP providers operating in the US to provide E911 or face fines upto $11,000 per day. There is also a filing requirement with the FCC which is due tonight as well.



Enforcement Bureau Outlines Requirements of November 28, 2005 Interconnected Voice Over Internet Protocol 911 Compliance Letters:
http://www.fcc.gov/eb/Public_Notices/DA-05-2945A1.html


Consumer page but has some basic info:
http://ftp.fcc.gov/cgb/consumerfacts/voip911.html