Today's world is becoming more and more mobile -- from mobile phones and laptop computers to mobile mp3 players and even VoIP telephones. So what better way to learn about the mobility of IP telephony and IP 911 calling than on a podcast that you can listen to anywhere, anytime? In its @:tech -- Issues in Technology podcast, IP Telephony and 911 Emergency Service Issues, IP911 Resource discusses the problems faced when dialing 911 from an IP-enabled telephone.



"Many people who subscribe to, or are considering subscribing to an IP telephony service are unaware of the problems associated with E-911," Mike Smith, founding partner of IP911 Resource, said. "We are excited to enter this new media to discuss this important topic. Podcasting will allow us to reach a new audience and educate more people not only about the reality of dialing 911 from an IP-enabled telephone, but also the solutions that are available to make sure they get the help they need quickly."

The podcast can be downloaded for free from the iTunes music store and is the only podcast currently listed on this topic. In the 15-minute interview, Smith discusses the technological issues that make 911 dialing a challenge from IP-enabled telephones, the FCC mandates on IP 911 location services and the problems with existing "911 Dialing" solutions -- most notably how it can take several hours to process a VoIP caller's information while service is being activated and before an emergency call can be placed.

Smith also explains how a GPS solution can be used to pinpoint a caller's location and discusses the patent issued to IP911 Resource for this solution. In addition, Smith illustrates how, with a viable 911 solution, VoIP can enhance 911 emergency calls by making additional data -- such as a route to the location, a floor plan of a building or medical information -- available to the emergency personnel.

To download the @tech: Issues in Technology podcast visit: itpc://www.pressbytes.com/podcast/at_tech_podcast.xml. You must have iTunes installed on your computer to view the link. Or, conduct a podcast search for "IP 911" on iTunes.