VoIP has got a new standard for 911 calls

The National Emergency Number Association (NENA) has approved the new VoIP architecture for enchanced 911 services, called i2. It is a first step in redesigning the system around IP numbers, allowing for VoIP calls to be routed through the traditional telephones wiring to 911 call centers also known as Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs).

Work is currently in progress on a next generation standard (i3) in that field which will help VoIP providers in further streamlining of the emergency calls routing to proper corresponding local emergency centres.