Qwest asked Colo. PUC to reconsider recent decision to write its ...
Qwest asked Colo. PUC to reconsider recent decision to write its own rules to reinforce 2001 state law that requires multiline business customers to notify their employees and other end-users about proper method for accessing 911 from their phone…
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system’s extensions. PUC’s rule is targeted at systems that require dialing extra digits to reach outside line. PUC (Case 01R-422T) has proposed requirement for written instructions posted at each extension phone telling how to dial out to reach public 911 system. Qwest said state law left exact form and placement of notices up to individual businesses. It said PUC wasn’t required by state law to be involved in 911 notices and contended agency’s PUC intervention wasn’t necessary. PUC has until Feb. 1 to decide on Qwest’s motion.