Ensuring Compliance with FCC's Latest 911 Mandates
Advanced Solutions for 911 Monitoring and Reporting
Discover how ATS is leading the way in helping organizations meet the new FCC requirements for 911 monitoring and reporting, ensuring safety and compliance.
FCC-22-88 Overview
The FCC’s Order mandates enhanced 911 monitoring and reporting to improve public safety communications, including…
- Mandated Up-to-Date PSAP Contact Information: Providers must actively maintain and verify accurate contact details for all affected PSAPs, demonstrating “special diligence.”
- Standardized Outage Notification Protocol: The order establishes a harmonized format for outage notifications to PSAPs, ensuring consistent and clear communication.
- Detailed Outage Reporting Content: Notifications must include specific, comprehensive information about outages, such as affected areas, service types, potential 911 impacts, and restoration timelines.
- Prompt and Timely Notifications: Service providers are required to provide timely and accurate outage notifications to PSAPs, minimizing delays in relaying critical information.
- Emphasis on 911 Reliability: The core objective is to bolster the reliability of 911 services by ensuring PSAPs have the necessary information to respond effectively during service disruptions.
Comprehensive 911 Monitoring & Reporting
Real-Time Reporting
Our solution provides real-time monitoring of 911 calls, ensuring immediate detection and reporting of any issues.
Automated Alerts
Receive instant alerts for any anomalies in 911 call handling, allowing for swift corrective actions.
Compliance Assurance
Stay compliant with the FCC’s latest regulations through our robust monitoring and reporting tools.
Your Questions Answered
Find answers to common questions regarding our FCC compliance solutions and services.
What is the FCC’s Third Report and Order?
FCC Order 22-88 focuses on improving the reliability of 911 services by ensuring that PSAPs and the FCC receive timely and accurate information about service outages.
When do the requirements take effect?
The 911 outage notification requirements will take effect April 15, 2025.
How does your solution help with compliance?
Our solution ensures compliance by providing real-time monitoring, automated alerts, and comprehensive reporting tools.
What triggers a requirement for notification?
Notifications must be sent when an outage causes a loss of communications impacting at least 900,000 user-minutes, lasting 30 minutes or more.
Can your system integrate with existing infrastructure?
Yes, our system is designed to seamlessly integrate with your current infrastructure, minimizing disruption.
How does ATSO help ensure compliance with the 30-minute PSAP notification rule?
ATS’s platform continuously monitors 911 call paths and triggers real-time alerts when anomalies occur. Our automated system prepares and dispatches FCC-compliant notifications to PSAPs within 30 minutes, ensuring full adherence to reporting requirements under FCC 22-88.
What happens if I fail to meet the FCC 911 outage compliance deadlines?
Failure to comply with FCC 22-88 can result in enforcement actions, including fines or formal investigations. Non-compliance may also damage your carrier reputation with PSAPs and public safety organizations. ATS’s automated monitoring and alert system reduces this risk and keeps you protected.