Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG911)

What is NG911?

NG911 supports seamless, end-to-end IP-based communication of emergency-related voice, text, data, photos, and video between the public and public safety answering points and supports the legacy 911 system on a transitional basis as long as necessary.

Increased public access

Enhanced information for first responders

Increased reliability of NG911 networks

Current E911 Network

ESInet

Emergency Services

IP Network (ESInet)

Internet

IP PSAPInter-

connect

Legacy Networks

(e.g., Wireless/CS & Wireline)

Responder

Government

Multimedia

Supplemental

Data

Voice

Video

Out of Scope

Access

Network

Originating

Network

Public Packet-based

Networks

(e.g., 3G, WiMax)

Emergency

Services

i3 PSAP

Legacy PSAP

GWLegacy

Network GW

Text

ECRF

ESRP

BCF

LVF

ECRF

LVF

Requires Ops inputIn Scope of i3

LIS

FCC’s 5 Step Plan for NG911

FCC’s 5 Step Plan for NG911 (8/10/2011)

Develop location accuracy mechanisms for NG911

Enable consumers to send text, photos and videos to PSAPs

Facilitate the completion and implementation of NG911 technical standards

Develop a NG911 governance framework

Develop a NG911 funding model

National Actions

FCC is expected to launch a rulemaking next month to consider how to accelerate NG911 adoption:

To answer practical, technical questions to enable text and video to 911

How to ensure adequate broadband infrastructure to deliver the bandwidth PSAPs will need

Examine interim solutions for ensuring carriers and service providers support text-to-911

National Actions

• Next Generation 9-1-1 Advancement Act introduced in the House that would grant $250 M to states and local agencies. The House bill might be added to the Senate’s Public Safety Spectrum & Wireless Act

NG9-1-1 Transition Issues

State-Level Leadership and Coordination

Funding the NG9-1-1 System

Addressing Regulations/Legislation/Tariff Modification to Enable NG9-1-1

Establishing Statewide ESInets

9-1-1 Call Information

Liability Issues

Utah Actions toward NG911

State 9-1-1 Committee is encouraging the PSAPs to prepare for IP delivery of emergency calls and establishing an environment that will lead to proposals for a state-wide or regional IP networks.

One PSAP has successfully implemented wireless 9-1-1 call delivery via IP.