E9-1-1

Definition:

Enhanced 9‐1‐1. An emergency service capability that selectively routes the wireless or wireline emergency service call

to the appropriate PSAP and allows that PSAP to query ALI for the caller’s location.

The entity responsible for establishing and overseeing the functions necessary to accept 9‐1‐1 calls from carriers and deliver to PSAPs using...

A 10‐digit number used to support routing of wireless 9‐1‐1 calls through the 9‐1‐1 network. The CELL_ESRD is utilized atthe PSAP for static ALI...

Mobile Terminated 9‐1‐1 Short Message Service Center. The MT 9‐1‐1 SMSC sends responses from the PSAP to the subscriber.

A service that allows mobile phone users to text, rather than call, 9‐1‐1 during an emergency.

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