Table of Contents
I. Introduction and Executive Summary
- A. Overall Purpose
- B. Importance of E9-1-1:
- C. Wireless 9-1-1
II. Major Definitions and Distinctions
- A. Wireline 9-1-1
- B. Wireless 9-1-1/Enhanced 9-1-1
- 1. The (Original) FCC E9-1-1 Mandate
- 2. Modifications and Waivers
- 3. The Phases
III. E9-1-1 Infrastructure A. Location Positioning Determination Technologies 1.
Handset-Based Solutions 2. Network-Based Solutions 3. Comparing Handset-Based vs. Network-Based
Location 4. Whatever Happened to E-OTD? a. Issues b. E-OTD vs. TDOA B. Location Data Processing
Technologies 1. Overview 2. Key Components 3. Location Data Processing Architectures a. Overview b.
Wireline Basic 9-1-1 c. Wireline Enhanced 9-1-1 d. Wireless Phase 0 e. Wireless Phase I f. Wireless
Phase II g. On-Site PSAP Technologies i. Equipment Overview ii. Wireless Technology Upgrade
Requirements iii. Geographical Information Systems (GIS) Software
IV. What Are The Implementation Issues for PSAPs?
- A. The Implementation Steps
- B. Public Perception/Education/Media
- C. Funding and Cost Recovery
- D. Complexity-Adding Issues
- 1. Wireless Number Portability
- 2. Uninitialized Phones
- 3. Donated Telephone Programs
- 4. Accidental Dialing
- E. Interoperability
- 1. Overview
- 2. Homeland Security
- F. Voice Over IP and 9-1-1
- 1. Overview
- 2. Workarounds
- 3. Potential Long-Term Solutions
- G. Accuracy and Accuracy Testing Issues
- 1. Accuracy Mandate
- 2. Urban vs. Suburban vs. Rural
- 3. How Testing Is Done
V. What Are The Implementation Issues for Carriers?
- A. Carrier E9-1-1 (and LBS) Organizations
- B. Carrier E9-1-1 Processes
- C. Local Exchange Carrier-Related Issues
- D. Funding and Cost Recovery
- E. Individual Carrier Waivers, Status and Issues
- 1. AT&T Wireless
- 2. Cingular
- 3. AT&T Wireless/Cingular E9-1-1 Integration Issues
- 4. Nextel
- 5. Sprint PCS
- 6. T-Mobile
- 7. Verizon Wireless
- 8. Regional/Rural Carriers
VI. What are The Implementation Issues for Vendors and Their Investors
- A. E9-1-1 Vendor Value Chain
- B. Key Vendors
- 1. Intrado
- 2. TCS
- 3. TruePosition
- 4. Andrew Corporation (Grayson)
- 5. Global Locate
- 6. Polaris Wireless
- 7. GIS Vendors
VII. Key Non-Technical Issues and Implications
- A. Federal Regulation
- 1. Government Coordination and Recent Legislation
- a. HR 2898
- b. Senate 1250
- 2. Tradeoffs and Recommendations
- B. Privacy Issues and Potential Resolutions
- 1. Overview
- 2. Conceptual Alternatives
- 3. Practical Frameworks
VIII. A State E9-1-1 Profile (Texas)
- A. PSAP Overview
- B. Regulatory Oversight
- C. Funding
- D. Phase I and II Implementation Status
- E. State-Specific Obstacles
IX. How Can E9-1-1 Technology Be Commercialized
- A. Historical Issues and Obstacles
- B. Attractive Applications
- 1. Critical Success Factors
- 2. Business Case Development
- 3. High Potential Applications
X. The Future: The Impact of E9-1-1 on:
- A. U.S. Public Policy
- B. Emerging Businesses
- C. Business Processes
- D. Investment Choices
- E. Consumer Rights and Privacy
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