September 1, 2007

FCC proposes 911 fines for mobile carriers

The FCC has proposed fines totaling $2.8 million to three wireless carriers for failing to meet coverage requirements for an emergency dialing service called E911, the agency said Thursday. [via InfoWorld]

"The FCC levied the fines against Sprint Nextel, Alltel, and U.S. Cellular for failing to meet a Dec. 31, 2005, deadline for having 95 percent of their networks capable of using enhanced 911, an emergency dialing service that gives dispatchers the location of the call.

FCC Chairman Kevin Martin said public safety is a top priority at the agency."

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