FCC Rejects Industry, Public Safety Z-Axis Recon Petitions
The FCC dismissed petitions for reconsideration of a July order updating rules for finding the vertical location of wireless callers to 911 (see 2007160055). The vote was 5-0 with Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel concurring. CTIA sought reconsideration in September, citing COVID-19…
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delays (see 2009290024). APCO asked the agency to require providers to deliver dispatchable location for a minimum percentage of 911 calls. “We dismiss the petitions as procedurally defective and, as an alternative and independent ground for resolving the issues raised, we deny the petitions on the merits,” said Monday's order.