FCC Should Ensure That Help Will Arrive For 911 Calls

The public should not have to worry about carriers complying with rules that impact the effectiveness of emergency services, nor should the public be responsible for taking on the cost of individually integrating the necessary technology for reliable emergency services. The fact that the industry has failed to collectively address this despite widespread reports of failed location accuracy demonstrates the need for Federal Communications Commission intervention.

Public Knowledge believes in embracing new technologies, but it should not be done the expense of the public or their lives. Today’s communications infrastructure can and should ensure that everyone has access to networks and services that adequately serve everyone, regardless of race, sex, age, location, technology adoption, income level, or disability. Public Knowledge supports the FCC’s proposed rules as an important step toward ensuring first responders can consistently reach communities on time.