FCC extends E911 deadline for VoIP users

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Options, not deadlines.

In the beginnings of VoIP, the FCC should have mandated a two-tier service level - BASIC (no 911) and ENHANCED (completely e911 compliant). The misunderstandings, lawsuits, and deadlines we now see today are the direct result of the FCC's inability to tackle this problem early on, leaving a confusing and variable "middle-ground" of 911 scenarios. And, they KNEW it was coming.

Since some VoIP providers are already e911 compliant, a 2-tier scenario would allow market pressure, not mandates, to determine who offers what. And consumers wouldn't have cut-offs to worry about, they'd have 2 distinct "options" to consider - a provider who offers no 911 service at all, or a provider who offers 911 service as the term "911" is traditionally understood.

I'm surprised that no one has suggested this approach. I suspect most VoIP providers would love it ... and most consumers, too.

When life is at stake, there is NO acceptable "middle-ground" for emergency service. That's what needs to be addressed.

Posted by: AlecWest   Posted on: 09/01/05 You are currently: a Guest | Members login | Terms of Use

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