APCO and NENA Reach Consensus Plan with Major Wireless Carriers on Improvements to Locating 9-1-1 Callers


The Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials, International and the National Emergency Number Association have reached a consensus plan with the major wireless carriers that we will present to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for making significant progress in locating 9-1-1 callers in both indoor and outdoor environments.

With increased use of cell phones, it is getting more difficult to locate individuals in emergency situations. APCO worked with NENA to identify what would be needed to achieve real gains in location accuracy for the general public seeking emergency assistance, 9-1-1 Public Safety Answering Points, and first responders.  After numerous meetings over eight months, the signatories have agreed to a consensus plan that is superior to the proposal put forth by the FCC.  There is an accompanying chart that illustrates how the consensus plan well exceeds the FCC’s proposals.

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