The Va. Corporation Commission adopted E911 rules that require ca...
The Va. Corporation Commission adopted E911 rules that require carriers to update their E911 databases within 48 hours of being notified of changes. The new rules (Case PUC- 2003-00103) also require that local exchange carriers have staff available to…
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help local E911 answering point administrators in dealing with system glitches that may interfere with obtaining E911 records when handling E911 calls. The rules also require that all telecom service providers warn customers about possible problems in reaching 911 using the particular service the customer buys. Carriers also must maintain residential access to E911 if they disconnect local service for nonpayment. Incumbents have until Aug. 22 to file tariff amendments to reflect the new E911 rules, and CLECs have until Sept. 21 to reflect incumbents’ changes in their own tariffs.