The CRTC (Canadian Radio and Telecommunications Commission) released a notice of consultation today which calls on interested parties to make further submissions on potential solutions for IP location determination for E911.
As the former president of the Canadian Association of VOIP Providers I was deeply involved in the process which has lead up to this point over the last few years.
VOIP providers who operate in Canada should be aware that the proposed “Canadian i2″ solution (named after NENA i2) has a litany of costly technical solutions which ultimately will drive up the cost of accessing 911 service.
** If alternatives are not proposed, you will have a solution developed by Bell Canada imposed on you. **
If you are interested in assisting with the preparation of a submission on alternative technological solutions or even just supporting it by adding your name to the document once it has been completed, please contact me directly.
Both individual and corporate participation is welcome.
The decision is here:
http://www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/2009/2009-194.htm
Critical Paragraph:
24. Parties proposing alternative solutions to the Companies’ proposed nomadic VoIP E9-1-1 service are to file with the Commission, serving copies on all other parties, submissions providing the information set out in Appendix 2 by 15 June 2009.
A story with background information:
http://www.digitalhome.ca/content/view/3605/280/
