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Carrier support for multimedia messaging in NG911
0:30:53
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Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez inquires about carrier support for multimedia messaging in NG911. Robert Barbera provides information on the current state of carrier support and comparisons with other municipalities.
- Currently, AT&T is the only carrier that supports multimedia messaging for NG911 in New York City
- Other carriers are waiting for municipalities to migrate to NextGen 911 platforms before providing multimedia support
- Barbera is unable to comment on the situation in other municipalities where NextGen 911 exists and may have different capabilities
Jennifer Gutiérrez
0:30:53
And, can you can you do you know which of those carriers are not supportive?
Robert Barbera
0:30:58
The only carrier that supports it today is AT and T.
Jennifer Gutiérrez
0:31:01
Okay.
0:31:04
Now, I know in other parts of the country, where NextGen exists, I think there is that capability.
0:31:11
Is there something specific to New York?
0:31:14
Because these carriers are providing are allowing for that capability in other in other cities is what I'm saying.
0:31:19
So I'm just curious why it's not being allowed here in New York.
Robert Barbera
0:31:22
I wouldn't be able to comment on the other municipalities.