FCC/state PUC task force moves forward on E911 rules
Following up on the FCC's e911 rules created in May, which dictate that VoIP providers to handle 911 calls, the FCC and the National Association of announced July 25 the creation of a joint task force comprised staff from the FCC and state public utility commissions, working wit public safety personnel. The task force will look at developing materials to educate VoIP consumers about the e911 rules, as well as to share best practices and set enforcement procedures.