[*] CRTC: Call for comments – Nomadic VoIP E9-1-1 service

[John Lange]

The CRTC (Canadian Radio and Telecommunications Commission) released a
notice of consultation today which calls on interested parties to make
further submissions on potential solutions for IP location determination
for E911.

As the former president of the Canadian Association of VOIP Providers I
was deeply involved in the process which has lead up to this point over
the last few years.

VOIP providers who operate in Canada should be aware that the proposed
"Canadian i2" solution (named after NENA i2) has a litany of costly
technical solutions which ultimately will drive up the cost of accessing
911 service.

** If alternatives are not proposed, you will have a solution developed
by Bell Canada imposed on you. **

If you are interested in assisting with the preparation of a submission
on alternative technological solutions or even just supporting it by
adding your name to the document once it has been completed, please
contact me directly off-list. Contact information is also available on
my web site.

Both individual and corporate participation is welcome.

The decision is here:

http://www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/2009/2009-194.htm

Critical Paragraph:

24. Parties proposing alternative solutions to the Companies' proposed
nomadic VoIP E9-1-1 service are to file with the Commission, serving
copies on all other parties, submissions providing the information set
out in Appendix 2 by 15 June 2009.

A story with some background information:

http://www.digitalhome.ca/content/view/3605/280/

Regards,
-- 
John Lange
http://www.johnlange.ca