E-911 is an afterthought in many new VoIP networks and it is a matter of time before VoIP becomes linked with a technology that is potentially unsafe and not ready for prime time. Currently many VoIP providers need to manually update their databases to make sure that 911 calls get routed to the proper PSAPs and that the proper address is on file. This process takes time and leaves room for potential mishap if their customer dials 911 before the database is updated. This session will discuss the current state of E-911 readiness in regards to VoIP networks. Don’t miss this crucial insight into this critical issue

Nationwide, an estimated 200 million calls are made to 911 each year. In areas serviced by enhanced 911, the call is routed to the proper local 911 center for the caller location, and the local 911 center has equipment and database information that display the caller’s phone number and address to the call taker. With the transition to VoIP and WiFi telephony, tracing emergency calls and tracking the caller’s location becomes more challenging. Furthermore, regulatory issues surrounding E911 remain at the forefront of the telecommunications discussion in Washington, D.C. Come hear what the industry’s leading minds have to say about this compelling topic.