APCO Opposes VoIP Legislations

The Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International have recently revealed their position with regards the “IP-Enabled Voice Communications and Public Safety Act of 2005 (S 1063),” that had been passed bt the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee on the 2nd of November.

It is the position of APCO International that portions of the Act would actually require the FCC to waive several regulations pertaining to E911 emergency calls issued in it’s recently published VoIP order. APCO International are concerned that the Act would allow effectively VoIP providers to continuing their efforts to add new subscribers in areas that are do not currently offer enhanced E911 capabilities.

“We believe that the FCC’s ability to enforce existing rules is in the best interest of the public’s safety,” read the statement from APCO International.