[Asterisk-biz] Re: US e911 reminder

[Matt]

The question is.. are they able to cover ILEC areas?  Or only CLECs...
that's our problem now.

On 01 Dec 2005 16:12:47 -0500, jonc <jonc at ftnc.net> wrote:
> We use an app called Omali
>   http://www.om2tech.com/display.asp
>
> It isn't perfect - and the database is always getting stomped on by the
> local ILEC - at least for the ported numbers - but it does work.
>
> It's basically a portal service. We edit our portion of the E911
> database and push it up to the portal. They push the info out to the
> proper places. Updates take 24 to 48 hours.
>
> Its up to us to get the calls to the proper PSAP... which turns out to
> be somewhat easier than updating those damn databases. So I feel your
> pain.
>
> For some sites (areas not-covered by Omali) we are considering using the
> local Fax line and hooking up an ATA to that line (with a cutout switch)
> and using it as the local 911 trunk for that client.
>
> Jon Carnes
> FeatureTel
>
> On Thu, 2005-12-01 at 08:27, Matt wrote:
> > How are you doing your E911 updates?   We are trying to do it through
> > 911etc but they are saying they can only help us with CLECs connected
> > with Intrado, and they can't update addresses for people who brought
> > Verizon owned numbers into our system through the CLEC with which we
> > work.    It's like pulling teeth to get anything out of Verizon.....
> >
> > On 11/30/05, asterisk_help at iwishi.nu <asterisk_help at iwishi.nu> wrote:
> > >
> > >
> > > We operate as a full-blown POTS replacement for many of our customers.
> > > Several have ditched their local phone company completely.
> > >
> > > I'm certain this falls squarely on us.
> > >
> > > Funny thing, we've pushed locally for e911 since the beginning. We just
> > > never expected to build out nationwide to support local customers who
> > > 'might' pickup their device and try it while at a temporary location.
> > >
> > > Now if only the database updates were easier to process, if connections
> > > were easier to order, if we had provider liability protections, then we
> > > could create peering or partnerships to cover the US.
> > >
> > > OK, Selective routers, two down, 1000+ to go.  Someday maybe.
> > > Can anyone say IP?
> > >
> > > I'd like to see each PSAP work into their contracts a requirment for IP
> > > connectivity from their local telco. (or other provider) Would make this
> > > SO MUCH EASIER!
> > >
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