Intrado Urges Next Steps in Move to NG911

Intrado urged the FCC to move forward on a proposal accelerating a move to next-generation 911. The agency teed this up in a June NPRM (see 2306080043). In early December, company representatives spoke with an aide to FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel, according to a filing posted Friday in docket 22-271. “The most important elements for accelerating NG911 deployment are … the FCC adopting a nationwide NG911 framework that accommodates current and already-planned deployments and creates the conditions to accelerate others” and “increased and faster direct wireless/VoIP OSP connectivity via basic Session Internet Protocol (SIP) to Emergency Services IP Networks (ESInets), which would support the delivery of 911 traffic in [IP] and reduce or eliminate the need for provider protocol translation workarounds,” Intrado said. The company urged that any supplemental coverage from space providers or applicants be required to explain in their applications how their SCS deployments will support 911 call or text routing to the appropriate public safety answering point with sufficient location information.