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

[Tim St. Pierre]

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Has anyone proposed a method using SIP headers for location?

It's simple to implement, legacy free, and allows for real time position information.

I would rather not duplicate efforts, so if anyone is already working in this direction, let me know.

- -Tim

John Lange wrote:
> 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,
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