911 Hearing: Who should run the next-gen emergency system?

By Perry Hoffman

GATINEAU – The question of whether incumbent carriers should continue leading 911 development or if a new CRTC-run entity should drive it, was in the spotlight on the first day of the CRTC’s hearing on the subject.Some groups argued a national entity with oversight from the Commission would be more effective at rolling out the next iteration of emergency telecommunication services nationally. Telus suggested, on the other hand during its appearance in front of commissioners, this would only create headaches.The NG911 Coalition of the Willing kicked off the hearing, noting that a national entity is ideally suited to usher in...