The House late Tuesday night passed a 911 bill (HR-3403) that wou...
The House late Tuesday night passed a 911 bill (HR-3403) that would help VoIP providers give E-911 service to all subscribers. The bill, introduced by Rep. Bart Gordon, D- Tenn., would give immunity to VoIP service providers such as…
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wireless companies now enjoy. The bill would require the FCC to ensure that VoIP providers get access rights to the 911 infrastructure at the same rates and terms as wireless companies. A similar bill (S-428) in the Senate, by Sen. Bill Nelson, D-Fla., went onto the calendar in August.