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The Development of 9-1-1
The Development of 9-1-1 The three-digit telephone number “9-1-1” has been designated as the “Universal Emergency Number,” for citizens throughout the United States to request emergency assistance. It is intended as a nationwide telephone number and gives the public fast and easy access to a Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP). In the United States, the …
Advertising Opportunities with NENA
Advertising Opportunities with NENA NENA offers terrific advertising opportunities which allow you to reach thousands of 9-1-1 professionals throughout North America and beyond. Print publications include The Emergency Number Professional Magazine and the NENA Annual Membership Directory. NENA Internet advertising includes two options for Commercial Advertising and an option for Employment Postings–NENA members receive a …
NENA News Editorial/Submission Guidelines
NENA News Editorial/Submission Guidelines Objective: The NENA News is the seminal trade journal dealing with technical and management issues that effect 9-1-1 and emergency communications. The publication is bimonthly. Articles should be submitted by NENA members and prominent members of the telecommuications and public safety industries. Submit all articles to Christina Fuges. Editorial Guidelines: Articles …
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About the NENA Online RFP Feature
In an effort to help our agency members connect with our commercial members, NENA Online RFP is a free service to 9-1-1 systems and vendors. There is no charge to the 9-1-1 system for posting an RFP, RFI or Tender, and there is no charge to vendors for accessing the RFP postings. Please follow the …
Wireless CIF Presentations
The following are Adobe PDF versions of numerous slide presentations given at NENA’s Regional Wireless CIFs in early 2001. Presentations are arranged by category, then presenter (presenters varied from Forum to Forum, so all slide presentations are provided here for your information). For Adobe PDF instructions, click here. Local Exchange Carriers (LEC)/ 9-1-1 Service System …
Recommended Steps for ImplementationA Wireless 9-1-1 Checklist for PSAPs
Wireless E9-1-1 Checklist (2004) (Adobe PDF; Instructions)
Wireless 9-1-1 Overview
What is Wireless 9-1-1? Three Phases of Wireless 9-1-1 Wireless 9-1-1 Requirements Wireless Statistics A Critical Public Safety Issue What is Wireless 9-1-1? In most areas of North America, citizens have basic or enhanced 9-1-1 service from their landline, or wireline, phones in their homes or workplaces. Basic 9-1-1 means that when the three-digit number …
FCC Approved Deployment Summary Table (10/01)
Carrier/Deployment FCC Voicestream Nextel Cingular (1) AWS (2) Verizon Sprint Technology Type GSM IDEN GSM GSM CDMA CDMA Solution Type E-OTD Handset AGPS Handset E-OTD Handset E-OTD Handset AGPS/AFLT Handset AGPS/AFLT Handset Handset Activations (3) Start date 10/01/01 Before 10/1/1 10/01/02 10/01/01 12/31/01 10/01/01 10% …
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Wireless Unintentional 9-1-1 Calls – Carrier Response Status
Wireless Unintentional 9-1-1 Calls – Carrier Response Status NENA Issues Letter to Wireless Carriers–Unintentional Wireless Calls (Adobe PDF): On December 12th NENA issued a letter to wireless carriers asking them to take action to minimize unintentional 9-1-1 calls from wireless telephones. These calls have become a real problem for many PSAPs, often amounting to more …
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