Section 725.412  Next Generation 9-1-1 System Provider

Each next generation 9-1-1 system provider shall:

a)         Provide redundant legacy network gateways so that the originating wireline, wireless and VoIP networks can deliver emergency calls in a manner that IP capable PSAPs can receive until such time that conversions of legacy networks for IP is no longer necessary.

b)         Provide redundant geographic locations for the legacy network gateways within the State of Illinois that are both technologically feasible and cost effective.

c)         Provide network monitoring.

d)         A next generation 9-1-1 system provider that has deployed a 9-1-1 network prior to December 31, 2015 with a service offering that does not meet the requirements of this Section shall not be required to comply with this Section until the 9-1-1 system provider or a 9-1-1 authority requests to make a change to the network.  The next generation 9-1-1 system provider shall not expand the current service until its service offering in both its existing and expanded service areas is provisioned to meet the requirements of this Section.

(Source:  Added at 40 Ill. Reg. 8170, effective May 25, 2016)