The question is.. are they able to cover ILEC areas? Or only CLECs... that's our problem now.
On 01 Dec 2005 16:12:47 -0500, jonc <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > We use an app called Omali > http://www.om2tech.com/display.asp > > It isn't perfect - and the database is always getting stomped on by the > local ILEC - at least for the ported numbers - but it does work. > > It's basically a portal service. We edit our portion of the E911 > database and push it up to the portal. They push the info out to the > proper places. Updates take 24 to 48 hours. > > Its up to us to get the calls to the proper PSAP... which turns out to > be somewhat easier than updating those damn databases. So I feel your > pain. > > For some sites (areas not-covered by Omali) we are considering using the > local Fax line and hooking up an ATA to that line (with a cutout switch) > and using it as the local 911 trunk for that client. > > Jon Carnes > FeatureTel > > On Thu, 2005-12-01 at 08:27, Matt wrote: > > How are you doing your E911 updates? We are trying to do it through > > 911etc but they are saying they can only help us with CLECs connected > > with Intrado, and they can't update addresses for people who brought > > Verizon owned numbers into our system through the CLEC with which we > > work. It's like pulling teeth to get anything out of Verizon..... > > > > On 11/30/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > > > > > > We operate as a full-blown POTS replacement for many of our customers. > > > Several have ditched their local phone company completely. > > > > > > I'm certain this falls squarely on us. > > > > > > Funny thing, we've pushed locally for e911 since the beginning. We just > > > never expected to build out nationwide to support local customers who > > > 'might' pickup their device and try it while at a temporary location. > > > > > > Now if only the database updates were easier to process, if connections > > > were easier to order, if we had provider liability protections, then we > > > could create peering or partnerships to cover the US. > > > > > > OK, Selective routers, two down, 1000+ to go. Someday maybe. > > > Can anyone say IP? > > > > > > I'd like to see each PSAP work into their contracts a requirment for IP > > > connectivity from their local telco. (or other provider) Would make this > > > SO MUCH EASIER! > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > --Bandwidth and Colocation provided by Easynews.com -- > > > > Asterisk-Biz mailing list > > To UNSUBSCRIBE or update options visit: > > http://lists.digium.com/mailman/listinfo/asterisk-biz > > _______________________________________________ > --Bandwidth and Colocation provided by Easynews.com -- > > Asterisk-Biz mailing list > To UNSUBSCRIBE or update options visit: > http://lists.digium.com/mailman/listinfo/asterisk-biz > _______________________________________________ --Bandwidth and Colocation provided by Easynews.com -- Asterisk-Biz mailing list To UNSUBSCRIBE or update options visit: http://lists.digium.com/mailman/listinfo/asterisk-biz
