National Wireless 9-1-1 Legislation/Rulings For state wireless 9-1-1 legislation, please visit XYPOINT’s web site. Rulings/legislation/filings below are Adobe PDF documents (Instructions). FCC Rulings Date Adopted/Filed Summary FCC 01-295, Granting of Nextel Waiver; Separate Statements of Commissioners October 2, 2001 Revision of the commission’s rules to ensure compatibility with enhanced 911 …
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Reference Information
Home Reference Information The following reference documents are provided for use as background information and tools for public safety officials challenged with implementing wireless 9-1-1. Some are links outside of the NENA web site, so just use your BACK button on your browser toolbar to return to the NENA …
Wireless 9-1-1 Checklist
Recommended Steps for Implementation A Wireless 9-1-1 Checklist for PSAPs Wireless 9-1-1 Checklist v.2 (47 kb; Adobe PDF; Instructions) Implementation of wireless 9-1-1 services is one of the most significant challenges facing public safety agencies today. The FCC has mandated that wireless carriers implement wireless 9-1-1 for public safety …
Wireless 911 Tragedies
Wireless 9-1-1 Tragedies The following bullets are examples of actual events in which 9-1-1 was called from wireless/cellular telephones. These emergencies became tragedies when the callers could not be located: Miami, FL — The story of Karla Gutierrezs drowning quickly gained National coverage after she dialed 9-1-1 on her wireless …
Wireless 9-1-1 Web Page
HomeWireless 9-1-1 ChecklistLegislation/RulingsWireless 911 TragediesCTIA Wireless 9-1-1 FactsFCC’s Wireless E9-1-1 PageCanadian Telecom. Commission (CRTC)Related Press ReleasesRelated News ArticlesNENA Wireless Matrix The Wireless 9-1-1 Web Page News Flash… Wireless Carrier Phase II Reports (off-site link): Wireless Carriers were required to file their wireless technology plans with the FCC on November 9, 2000. The FCC’s E9-1-1 Page linked above currently lists wireless carriers’ reports outlining their plans for implementation of wireless E9-1-1. …
Draft Standards Under Review
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NENA Recommended Standards
Home NENA Recommended Technical Standards NENA Recommended Standards are developed by the NENA Technical Committees: Network, Data, PSAP/CPE and ALEC/PS. Once approved by the NENA Executive Board, these recommended standards help ensure consistency in the 9-1-1 industry. Telcos, vendors and users all benefit from widespread adoption of the recommended standards. …
Technical Info Documents
Home Technical Information Documents The following NENA Technical Information Documents are in Adobe PDF format. Click here for Adobe PDF instructions. Future 9-1-1 Models Model Legislation: Enhanced 9-1-1 for Multi-line Telephone Systems NENA Review of Non-Traditional Communications to E9-1-1 PSAP Equipment
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HomeNENA BackgrounderExecutive BoardChapter PresidentsNENA Committees NENA’s Mission NENA’s mission is to foster the technological advancement, availability, and implementation of a universal emergency telephone number system. In carrying out its mission, NENA promotes research, planning, training and education. The protection of human life, the preservation of property and the maintenance of general community security are …