STATEMENT OF
COMMISSIONER MEREDITH ATTWELL BAKER
Re:  Developing a Framework for Next Generation 911 Deployment, Notice of 
Inquiry; FCC-10-200, FCC Docket No. 10-255
I am glad that we are beginning to move forward on the recommendations from 
the National Broadband Plan regarding Next Generation 911 Deployment.  The need to 
incorporate state of the art technologies into emergency communications services is 
something upon which we can all agree.  Today’s Notice of Inquiry (NOI) is a thoughtful 
starting point for our work to ensure that public safety communications capabilities meet 
the public’s legitimate expectations and requirements.  I look forward to reviewing the 
comments.
As we proceed, I hope that we will continue to be mindful of the statutory limits 
of our authority.  In addition, in these challenging economic times we must not lose sight 
of the costs of the required technology upgrades.  I would hate to see the unaffordable 
“better” trump the attainable “good,” thus putting needed innovation effectively out of 
reach.
I would like to acknowledge the input of various expert organizations, including 
NENA, APCO, the E-911 Institute and the National E911 Implementation Coordination 
Office (ICO).  I am sorry we consider such an important NOI in the shadow of Net 
Neutrality.  It is important in its own right, and an area ripe for consensus.