On December 21, 2020, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released a Public Notice seeking public comments on a proposed national database for 911 call center contact information. The notice was prompted by a letter from the Alliance for Telecommunications Industry Solutions (ATIS), which supports the database but suggests it should be voluntary and include protections for providers in case the information is inaccurate. Public comments on the proposal are due within 30 days of its publication in the Federal Register. Comments can be submitted electronically or by mail, with specific guidelines provided for each method.
Simple Explanation
The FCC wants to make a list to help 911 call centers talk to each other better, and they are asking people what they think about it. Some people think it should be okay if the list isn't perfect, and that it should be a choice to join the list.