FCC’s VoIP E911 Order is out! Mark your Calendars!!

If you are a VOIP provider in/to US customers, Mark 2005 July 28, and 29th in really big red circle.
FCC (Federal Communication Commission)’s June 3 enhanced 911 order,which requires VoIP providers to supply E911 services to all of their customers, was published in the Federal Register today.
There is another related document here

Nov. 28 Zero Hour

According to the statement, VoIP providers must be in full compliance with the E911 order by Nov. 28.



July 29 Notice and Record Requirements

According to the statement, VoIP providers must, by July 29, accomplish the following:

• Provide all customers with a letter describing the circumstances under which E911 service may not be available;

• Provide subscribers with warning stickers or labels noting that E911 service may have limitations;

• Begin maintaining records of affirmative acknowledgements from subscribers indicating that they have received and understood the letter describing E911 limitations.

Read the Federal register's full statement through the abve link.