911 services and networks; Quality (ICS code(s): 03.120); Telecommunication services. Applications (ICS code(s): 33.030); Telecommunication systems (ICS code(s): 33.040); Radiocommunications (ICS code(s): 33.060); Mobile services (ICS code(s): 33.070)

Facilitating Implementation of Next Generation 911 Services (NG911); Improving 911 Reliability; (7 page(s), in English), (111 page(s), in English)

Proposed rule - In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (the FCC or Commission) proposes rules to enhance Next Generation 911 (NG911) interoperability and improve NG911 accessibility. Specifically, the Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking proposes requiring NG911 service providers to conduct multi-party interstate interoperability testing of 911 traffic. The Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking also seeks comment abouthow 911 Authorities can integrate advanced technology such as Direct Video Calling into NG911 networks to improve accessibility.