FCC’s VoIP E911 Order is out! Mark your Calendars!!

Source: snapvoip.blogspot.com

If you are a VOIP provider in/to US customers, Mark 2005 July 28, and 29th in really big red circle.
FCC (Federal Communication Commission)’s June 3 enhanced 911 order,which requires VoIP providers to supply E911 services to all of their customers, was published in the Federal Register today.
There is another related document here

Nov. 28 Zero Hour

According to the statement, VoIP providers must be in full compliance with the E911 order by Nov. 28.

July 29 Notice and Record Requirements

According to the statement, VoIP providers must, by July 29, accomplish the following:

• Provide all customers with a letter describing the circumstances under which E911 service may not be available;

• Provide subscribers with warning stickers or labels noting that E911 service may have limitations;

• Begin maintaining records of affirmative acknowledgements from subscribers indicating that they have received and understood the letter describing E911 limitations.

Read the Federal register’s full statement through the abve link.

Published on June 30th, 2005 under , , ,


Last 20 posts tagged "VoIP"

XOHM Residential Gateway to Get VoIP Ports Soon

Source: andyabramson.blogs.com

I saw the folks from ZyXel yesterday in Baltimore during the launch of XOHM. One of the things they pointed out to me was that the next generation of the XOHM Residential Gateway that they produc…

Published on October 9th, 2008 under , , ,

Five Mistakes Made by Switching to VoIP

Source: andyabramson.blogs.com

Garrett Smith has a very timely and read worthy post about the five most common mistakes company decision makers make when it comes to VoIP.
I think the bandwidth point is one of the most important…

Published on October 9th, 2008 under , ,

VoIPshield Exposes Vulnerabilities

Source: www.voip-news.com

-news.comThere are security vulnerabilities in VoIP systems marketed by Avaya, Cisco and Nortel, according to VoIPshield Laboratories.VoIPshield helps companies that it exposes as being vulnerab…

Published on October 9th, 2008 under , ,

Penn. Light Company Goes VoIP

Source: www.voip-news.com

-news.comDuquesne Light Company is going to use a Siemens Enterprise Communications Open Scape Unified Communications Server and OpenScape Voice Application for its new IP-based infrastructur…

Published on October 8th, 2008 under ,

Skype™ On Cellphone

Source: voip-tech.blogspot.com

Source: voip-tech.blogspot.com

Skype™ release now its popular VoIP software also for a lot of cellphones like Nokia, Motorola, Sony Ericsson and Samsung, the complete list of compatible models…

Published on October 8th, 2008 under , , , , ,

New Hosted VoIP For Canadian SMBs

Source: www.voip-news.com

-news.comCanadian SMBs now have a new option in hosted business VoIP and virtual call center services. SimpleSignal Inc. has partnered with virtuallyanywhere.ca to deliver those services to…

Published on October 8th, 2008 under , , ,

New VoIP Recording Tool from CyberTech

Source: www.voip-news.com

-news.comNeed to record that call? There is a new recording solution that is Cisco-friendly. The Gateway Selective Recording for Cisco VoIP Networks is available from CyberTech Internationa…

Published on October 7th, 2008 under ,

iPod Touch and VoiP vs. iPhone

Source: www.voip-news.com

-news.comA simple comparison, now that the new iPod Touch has a microphone and there is at least one working VoIP application to use with wifi. For the purposes of this comparison I am going…

Published on October 7th, 2008 under , , , , , , ,

Verizon Loses VoIP Patent Case, Did Vonage Screw Up?

Source: andyabramson.blogs.com

TechDirt’s Mike Masnick has a very to the point post about Verizon being beaten in court by Cox Communications. This reminds me of other cases where companies believe its better to sett…

Published on October 7th, 2008 under , , , , , , , ,

NeuStar SIP-IX VoIP Trial A Success

Source: www.voip-news.com

-news.comNeuStar, Inc. has successfully trialed its SIP-IX VoIP Interconnection Exchange service. The company used four competitive local exchange providers for the trial.
“We’re glad to…

Published on October 7th, 2008 under , , , , , ,

Friday Links: VoIP Winners/Losers,

Source: www.voip-news.com

-news.comSmith on VoIP talks about VoIP’s winners and losers in the absolutely unescapable down economy.
VOXOFON has released the first VoIP application for Android, reports the Android Guys…

Published on October 4th, 2008 under , ,

Skype™ 3.8.0.180

Source: voip-tech.blogspot.com

Source: voip-tech.blogspot.com

While we are waiting for the definitive version 4, it comes out the 3.8.0.180 of the popular Skype™, downloadable from the official site, it brings new upgrades,…

Published on October 3rd, 2008 under ,

New Phone, Program for VoIPshield

Source: www.voip-news.com

-news.comVoIPshield has released a new VoIPguard VoIP Intrusion Prevention System product for small businesses and branch offices. The VIPS 10 is an entry-level model.
“As more and more VoIP…

Published on October 3rd, 2008 under , , , ,

New Hulger VoIP Phone . . . Like a Blast From the Past

Source: www.voip-news.com

-news.comThere’s a new VoIP phone from Hulger that is brass and solid American walnut. At $300, it’s pretty pricey too.
And dude, this thing is a total throwback from the 80s. I swear I…

Published on October 3rd, 2008 under , , , , ,

Patton launches new BRI and PRI VoIP lines

Source: www.voip-news.com

-news.comPatton  and Patton-Inalp Networks AG  have launched new BRI and PRI VoIP product lines. They are intended to seamlessly inter-operate with Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunications…

Published on September 30th, 2008 under , , , ,

DigitalBridge Offering VoIP Over WiMAX Network

Source: www.voip-news.com

-news.comDigitalBridge Communications is now offering VoIP over their high-speed WiMAX network in the U.S. Currently, the service is available in some areas of Idaho, Indiana, Montana, Sout…

Published on September 30th, 2008 under , , , , , , ,

Broadcom Releases New High Performance VoIP Processor

Source: www.voip-news.com

-news.comBroadcom Corporation has released a new high-performance VOIP digital signal processor. The processor is intended to simplify equipment design.
“Our carrier access VoIP developments…

Published on September 29th, 2008 under , , ,

UK Software House Offers Full VoIP Suite for Symbian S60 Phones

Source: andyabramson.blogs.com

If you develop applications for the Symbian Series 60 devices, then you will want to check out and qualify EMCC Software’s new suite for the Symbian devices…

Published on September 29th, 2008 under , , , , , , ,

Friday Links: History of VoIP, Targeted Attacks

Source: www.voip-news.com

-news.comDid you know that VoIP is illegal in Zimbabwe? Apparently it was, but not not be anymore. Read about it on Metro Zimbabwe.
VoIP system users can be targeted in attacks, says CNET. Read…

Published on September 27th, 2008 under , , , ,

New Mexico’s New VoIP Option

Source: www.voip-news.com

-news.comMetramax is coming to New Mexico and it has a VoIP option for users …
Azulstar’s new wireless broadband system, MetraMax, is running on Redline’s 3.65 GHz RedMAX WiMAX Forum Certified…

Published on September 26th, 2008 under ,
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