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By Paul Davidson, USA TODAY
A big shortcoming of most Internet-based phone services ? the lack of full-featured 911 service ? is expected to be remedied this year as providers, regulators and local phone companies quickly coalesce to resolve the growing public-safety hazard.
Commissioners are expected to approve the proposals later this month.
At the same time, after a two-year stalemate, the regional Bells are agreeing to provide Internet phone companies access to their E-911 systems to help them offer the emergency service.
By Paul Davidson, USA TODAY
A big shortcoming of most Internet-based phone services ? the lack of full-featured 911 service ? is expected to be remedied this year as providers, regulators and local phone companies quickly coalesce to resolve the growing public-safety hazard.
Commissioners are expected to approve the proposals later this month.
At the same time, after a two-year stalemate, the regional Bells are agreeing to provide Internet phone companies access to their E-911 systems to help them offer the emergency service.
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