APCO Opposes FCC's Proposed Rules for Wireless Calls to 911
APCO said that without "significant changes," it can't support the FCC's push for final rules requiring that carriers be able to identify within 3 meters the vertical location, or z-axis, of calls to 911. APCO had earlier voiced concerns, though…
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the draft order asserts the group is now onboard. “APCO’s revised position aligns with the views of all other public safety commenters that adopting a z-axis metric remains an essential measure to ensure that first responders receive important location information when providing dispatchable location is not feasible,” the draft said (see 1910290054). But "the proposal does not ensure that first responders will know a 9-1-1 caller’s vertical position within 3 meters for 80 percent of calls, as the metric seemingly requires,” APCO said in a filing posted Tuesday in docket 07-114: “Worse, absent a more comprehensive approach to the z-axis metric and the location accuracy rules, carriers could comply with the rules without ensuring that public safety professionals receive actionable information.” APCO shared its concerns with staff for Chairman Ajit Pai, and Commissioners Mike O’Rielly and Jessica Rosenworcel.