Assessment Reports

Today, Oklahomans are not afforded access to life-saving Enhanced 9-1-1 (E9-1-1) services the entire state, and legislative action is required to address the critical need to upgrade basic 9-1-1 systems to E9-1-1.

According to survey findings regarding wireline 9-1-1 services , 17 of Oklahoma’s 77 counties do not have any E9-1-1 service at all; 14 counties have E9-1-1 wireline service in some cities but not countywide; and 46 have the advanced Enhanced 9-1-1 wireline service for the entire county.

According to survey findings regarding the deployment of Enhanced wireless 9-1-1 services, 55 counties have not yet deployed the most precise wireless E9-1-1 services that are available today and that provide life-saving information.

Furthermore, both urban and rural demographic segments of Oklahoma should have and receive the same consideration when deploying emergency communication E9-1-1 services. To ignore these life-saving services not only directly affects Oklahomans, but also affects first responders in their ability to provide efficient emergency response.

Both 9-1-1 technology and the telecommunications industry have evolved since 9-1-1 was created 40 years ago, and a patchwork approach to statewide deployment is not effective.

Today a more centralized planning and implementation approach is required in order to achieve effective statewide emergency call delivery and services. To facilitate the delivery of these critical services in Oklahoma, significant changes need to occur.

To view the latest Intrado Assessment reports about the state of 9-1-1 in the state of Oklahoma please view links below:

Intrado Assessment Report - Part 1

Intrado Assessment Report  - Part 2

Intrado Assessment Report - Appendices