Sonus Networks, Inc., a leading supplier of service provider voice over IP (VoIP) infrastructure solutions, announced that Intrado Inc., a global provider of integrated data and telecommunications solutions, has tapped Sonus to provide key elements of its IMS-ready architecture to support Intrado's nationwide expansion of its VoIP E9-1-1 solution, V9-1-1 Services.

Intrado Inc., a global provider of integrated data and telecommunications solutions, announced several new services that enable next-generation 9-1-1 capabilities. Intrado ALI Management, 9-1-1 Routing and The Application Framework are part of the Intrado Intelligent Emergency Network, Intrado's next-generation, IP-based emergency communications architecture. The Intelligent Emergency Network is a robust and secure service platform that bridges the gap between the limitations of the legacy 9-1-1 system and the expansion of public safety requirements. The design leverages the improved efficiencies of the Internet Protocol system (using open, ATIS-approved standards) while providing an evolutionary, non-disruptive deployment model.

Cordia Corporation, a global communications service provider, announced that it had successfully deployed nationwide E911 emergency calling services on its VoIP network for Cordia's United States based customers. The company now believes that is has complied with the FCC's E911 mandate for VoIP in the United States and expects to begin marketing domestic VoIP services immediately.

Vonage Marketing, a subsidiary of Vonage Holdings Corp., a leading provider of broadband phone service, announced that it now has emergency 911 service in over 1700 PSAPs across the country. In just one week, Vonage equipped an additional 112 calling centers, in over 50 new counties, with 911 calling capabilities.

Level 3 Communications announced that 8x8, Inc., the Packet8 broadband Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) and videophone communications service provider, has selected Level 3 to provide E-911 to Packet8's nomadic and fixed-location customers. Under the terms of the agreement, Level 3 will provide the underlying network for 8x8's E-911 solution using Level 3 E-911 Direct service.

Vonage Marketing, a subsidiary of Vonage Holdings Corp., a leading provider of broadband phone service, today announced that it has been continuing to roll out Enhanced 911 service to large and small cities across the U.S. In just two weeks, Vonage has equipped an additional 140 locally-run emergency call centers, in over 80 counties, with E911 -- a feature that automatically associates a physical address with the calling party's telephone number.

Acme Packet, the leader in session border control solutions, today announced TeleCommunication Systems, Inc., a leading provider of mission critical wireless communications, is using Acme Packet's Net-Net session border controllers (SBCs) to securely deliver its VoIP E9-1-1 location information routing and delivery solution.

The Acme Packet solution securely connects managed VoIP providers to TCS' Internet Protocol (IP) network using numerous features from Acme Packet Net-SAFE, the industry's most comprehensive security framework for SBCs. Access control, topology hiding and DoS protection against both signaling and media attacks and overloads are some of the specific features used to protect TCS' E9-1-1 service infrastructure.

RedSky Technologies, a leading provider of E911 location information management solutions, today announced that its latest version of E911 Manager is the first 911 solution for IP phone systems compliant with major Internet protocol (IP) telephony solutions from Avaya, a leading global provider of business communications applications, systems and services.

E911 Manager v5.0 helps companies, government agencies and Voice over IP (VoIP) service providers manage the detailed, life-saving location information necessary for effective 911 emergency response by automating the process of keeping this data accurate and current. This capability has become even more critical as today's IP telephony solutions make it possible for workers to become increasingly mobile.

Intrado Inc., a global provider of integrated data and telecommunications solutions, announced that it has reached several key milestones in the delivery of Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) 9-1-1 service for its VoIP Service Provider (VSP) customers. Intrado's long history as steward of the 9-1-1 network enabled the emergency communications leader to anticipate and prepare for the impacts of Internet telephony and specifically VoIP on the nation's 9-1-1 infrastructure. Consequently, Intrado was first to market in 2003 with solutions that supported the delivery of VoIP 9-1-1 calls consistent with 9-1-1 technical and regulatory parameters at the time. Intrado then continued to work in concert with public safety agencies and regulatory bodies, including the FCC, to provide true E9-1-1 call delivery solutions.

Vonage the nation's largest provider of VoIP, could now be barred from allowing new customers to sign up. This is because Vonage failed to meet the required deadline of the FCC providing customers with reliable emergency 911 (E911) services to its subscribers. AT&T also failed to meet the Monday, November 28th deadline. You can read more about the ruling here "Internet Phone Providers Fall Short on 911".

8x8, Inc., the Packet8 broadband Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) and videophone communications service provider, announced it has successfully provisioned nomadic E911 emergency calling throughout its network of domestic residential and business Packet8 subscribers.

Effective immediately, all Packet8 subscribers with a U.S. service address can now contact emergency service personnel by dialing 911 from their Packet8 phone. Previously, Packet8 offered E911 service as an optional feature to subscribers, however, earlier this year, the Federal Communications Commission issued an order requiring all interconnected VoIP providers to provide E911 capabilities to their subscribers as a standard component of their service.

SunRocket, one of the nation's leading Internet phone service providers, announced that it has equipped 96% of its customers with E-911 services, in advance of the original November 28th deadline ordered by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) last May. "E-911", short for "Enhanced 911", is a technology that allows emergency services to pinpoint the physical location and identify the call-back number of the 911-caller.

A federal appeals court refused to delay new Federal Communications Commissions guidelines forcing VoIP providers to provide their customers with reliable 911 emergency call services. The motion filed two weeks ago by a group of service providers was denied on Tuesday by the U.S. Court of Appeals. Is your provider one that might affect you by not meeting the deadline?

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) won't require Internet phone service providers to disconnect customers who don't have reliable 911 emergency call service (E911).

The FCC issued a notice late Monday said, "providers that have not achieved full 911 compliance by Nov. 28, will not be forced to discontinue such service to any existing customers."

At the same time, the FCC expects providers to discontinue marketing their Internet call service and accepting new customers in areas where the companies are not routing 911 calls to emergency response centers, even if the subscribers would have access to "basic" 911 service.

SOYO Group Inc., a leading global provider of computer, consumer electronics and broadband telecommunications products, today launched an easy and immediate solution to the critical e911 problem facing the VoIP industry. SOYO's adapter will also allow users to instantly switch between their existing phone line and VoIP.

SOYO's VoIP phone adapter is designed to seamlessly work on most VoIP networks. In addition to solving the e911 problem, the adapter, expected to have a MSRP of $75, will let consumers turn ordinary landline and cordless phones into VoIP phones using any broadband connection.