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FCC Proposes Rules to Improve Routing of Wireless 911 Calls and Texts

  • Full Title:
    FCC Proposes Rules to Improve Routing of Wireless 911 Calls and Texts
  • Document Type:
    News Release
  • Bureau(s):
    Media Relations
  • Description
    The Federal Communications Commission today proposed rules to more precisely route wireless 911 calls and texts to 911 call centers, which can result in faster response times during emergencies.

Related Document(s):
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking - FCC Proposes Rules for Location-Based Routing for Wireless 911 Calls

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  • Media Contact:
    Rochelle Cohen, rochelle.cohen@fcc.gov