When the telephone system was designed, it was very much a point to point communications network. Each endpoint (telephone) had a unique identifier (phone number)
Category: Public Safety E911
FIXED: Cellular E911 Location
The two biggest issues with cellular emergency services: Text to 911 and Cellular Location Accuracy But the question is, how can this be so in today’s
Does 911 Work in Government Buildings?
On February 22nd, 2012, President Obama signed H.R. 3630, also known as the Middle-Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 into law. In
Why cellular 911 has location problems
For those of you who read my regular Blog here, I am happy (and proud) to announce that Network World has graciously given me a
America’s 9-1-1 System: John Oliver Got It Right (Mostly)
Note: TV Image courtesy HBO’s “Last week Tonight with John Oliver” An AUDIO VERSION of this podcast is available on SoundCloud 9-1-1 Access still remains the
REALLY? Don’t call 911??
At the earliest age, we are taught three life-saving digits. 9-1-1. We are taught this is the emergency number by our teachers, our parents, and
The World According to Fletch . . . 