Proposal would levy $2.8 million in fines for failing to meet E911 coverage requirements
By Grant Gross
IDG News Service
Copyright 2007 PC World communications
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Federal Communications Commission has proposed fines totaling US$2.8 million to three wireless carriers for failing to meet coverage requirements for an emergency dialing service called E911, the agency said Thursday.
The FCC levied the fines against Sprint Nextel Corp., Alltel Corp., and U.S. Cellular Corp. for failing to meet a Dec. 31, 2005, deadline for having 95 percent of their networks capable of using enhanced 911, an emergency dialing service that gives dispatchers the location of the call.
FCC Chairman Kevin Martin said public safety is a top priority at the agency.
Full Story: Fines are significant and appropriate, officials say