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NG911 Upgrade Hits New Reliability Rules | Lexington News
The FCC just rolled out new rules to beef up the reliability of 911 systems as they transition to Next Generation 911, or NG911 — internet-based networks that can handle texts, photos, and video. States are investing billions to upgrade from old phone lines, with Kentucky targeting full rollout by 2027. But despite the tech leap, outages have hit — including major statewide disruptions in Pennsylvania, Arizona, Iowa, Texas, and Washington — exposing gaps in the new systems. The new regulations now cover more companies and push for better backups, cross-state interoperability, and even video…
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