911 was first introduced in 1968 and provided direct access to local public safety through a single universal number. Information on the caller wasn't delivered until years later when Caller ID was added. In the 80s, 911 became E911, with the ability to use Caller ID to reference the address added. These ANI/ALI databases were funded through Federal Usage fees, collected by the carriers. Next Generation 911 circumvents these archaic database infrastructures and allows location from the originating network with the 911 call. The elimination of the usage of the ANI/ALI database significantly reduces annual costs incurred by commercial MLTS users, while still allowing device-level reporting without incurring excessive annual fees.

Police.com recently asked me "What does your Tech do?" My answer was published in an article in their recent publication. Here is an audio version of that article highlighting the 911inform, LLC Emergency Event Management Platform providing complete coverage for IoT sensors, panic buttons, and 911 call events from both MLTS Devices and cellular devices located within an established geo-fence. Have a listen on how this new innovative technology is helping change the game with Over the Top NG911 compliant detailed information from http://911inform.com.

Too Little - Too Late??

The House subcommittee has proposed desperately needed Next Generation 911 funding of up to $10 billion from the upcoming spectrum auction proceeds. But the FCC still lacks the authority to hold that auction. . . 

Urgent Communications Donny Jackson provides his view on the subject