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The transition to All-IP and NG911: Why getting it right matters
April 30th @ 2pm ET
The U.S. telecommunications landscape is experiencing a seismic shift – an overall “tech transition.” As the telecommunications industry more broadly transitions from legacy communications infrastructure to modern network infrastructure, U.S. analog 911 networks are also evolving towards all-IP NG911.
Specifically, there is currently major momentum around copper retirement in the U.S., with ILECs aggressively working to advance their copper retirement objectives and the FCC taking steps to streamline this transition from legacy copper-based networks to modern network infrastructure. At the same time, the FCC’s final NG911 transition rules have just come into effect and the transition from analog 911 networks to all-IP NG911 promises enhanced emergency services. But this exciting “tech transition” also comes with numerous technical and regulatory hurdles that must be addressed to ensure smooth and uninterrupted communications throughout.
You’ll Learn:
- An overview of the “tech transition”
- A closer look at the transition to NG911
- An analysis of the importance of conducting an orderly “tech transition,” including an explanation of the criticality of continued CLEC interconnection to ensure 911 calls to PSAPs are not subject to discrimination and disruption.
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Robin Erkkila
911 Solutions Engineer, Bandwidth
Robin has worked in the public safety technology industry for over 20 years. He has held executive and senior-level positions and has extensive experience deploying solutions in several segments of the Emergency Services Industry, from originating service provider networks (wireless and VoIP) to Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs), and NG9-1-1 ESInet solutions. Robin’s experience stems from product and technical roles at many of the Emergency Services Industry leaders. Many of the enterprise regional systems, state-wide NG9-1-1 networks, and several rural PSAPs have benefitted from Robin’s expertise. As the Bandwidth Emergency Services Solutions Engineer and Architect, Robin supports Bandwidth Emergency Services, VoIP E9-1-1 Services, business development and strategies.
Greg Rogers
Head of Global Public Policy
Greg Rogers is Head of Global Public Policy for Bandwidth Inc., where he leads Bandwidth’s industry engagement on public policy matters. Bandwidth’s software-enabled communications platform (CPaaS) powers a wide-range of innovative VoIP and Messaging services including leading VoIP 9-1-1 routing solutions. Bandwidth’s nationwide Internet Protocol-based network incorporates its facilities-based CLEC with a PSTN interconnection footprint that spans the 48 continental states. Greg has been leading Bandwidth’s regulatory and public policy efforts since 2010. Among other industry leadership roles, Greg is a representative on the STI-GA Board, the NANC and also serves on the Board of Directors of both the SIP Forum and Incompas. Prior to joining Bandwidth, he managed state and federal regulatory matters at Level 3 Communications for over 10 years. Greg works out of Bandwidth’s Denver, CO office and is an alumnus of The Colorado College and the University of Colorado School of Law.
Zach Kunkel
Director, Solution Marketing & GTM Strategy
Zach lives and breathes Bandwidth’s go-to-market strategy by leading a team of product marketing experts whose mission is to help Enterprise leaders build exceptional communications to deliver the best customer & employee experiences possible. As someone who is embedded within Bandwidth’s global product & revenue teams, he has helped launch numerous products to help businesses of all shapes and sizes future proof, scale, and modernize their comms stack.
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