Tennessee readies for Next Generation 911

The Tennessee Emergency Communications Board is aiming for the technology to make local emergency centers across the state ready for Next Generation 911 beginning in early 2011.
To help make NG-911 a reality, the state communications board will spread $25 million across the state to fund technology upgrades at local E-911 centers. The board collects millions of dollars annually in 911 cell phone tariffs and redistributes those funds to local E-911 centers through grants and population formulas.
NG-911 involves developing a digital wireless emergency network that uses Internet protocol and is supported by fiber optics statewide. Not only does the technology provide quicker emergency responses, it also enables interactivity between emergency service providers and those needing the services.