TR TSY 000529 : ISSUE 2

Bellcore's view of generic requirements for: Basic 911 Emergency Service - The basic 911 emergency service feature gives a 3 digit universal telephone number 911 that provides the public direct access to an emergency service bureau, normally without charges to the calling subscriber. The service is 1 way only, ending at the service bureau. The bureau is normally located within a police department, but in some communities it is located in a fire department or independent agency serving a communications center. With relevant CPE at the service bureau and with the abilities shown, connections are controlled at the service bureau regardless of the action of the calling party. Also customer options give emergency ringback and visual calling party status monitoring capabilities. Call Tracing, Group Alerting Service....