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Bell Atlantic's Network Ready for Y2K

Strategic Insights

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Bell Atlantic's network, which handles emergency calls to 911 centers and provides caller location information, has completed Year 2000 modifications and is deemed "Y2K-ready." The company has updated switching systems that direct calls to 1,086 emergency 911 centers and replaced systems that collect and forward caller location information. Bell Atlantic maintains equipment at 787 PSAPs, with the remaining 299 PSAPs handled by local public safety agencies. The company is confident that 911 calls will not be disrupted during the Year 2000 transition.

Key Takeaways:

  • Bell Atlantic's network has completed Year 2000 modifications for switching systems that direct calls to 1,086 emergency 911 centers.
  • The company has remediated or replaced systems that collect and forward caller location information to 911 centers.
  • Bell Atlantic maintains equipment at 787 PSAPs, while the remaining 299 PSAPs are handled by local public safety agencies.
  • The company has completed Year 2000 remediation work for virtually all equipment at the PSAPs it maintains.
  • Bell Atlantic's network is "Y2K-ready" for handling emergency calls.
  • Bell Atlantic is a leading provider of advanced wireline voice and data services, with over 43 million telephone access lines and nearly 10 million wireless customers worldwide.

Statistics:

  • 1,086 emergency 911 centers (PSAPs) are equipped to receive Y2K-compliant calls from Bell Atlantic's network.
  • 787 PSAPs have equipment maintained by Bell Atlantic, with the remaining 299 PSAPs handled by local public safety agencies.
  • Bell Atlantic has completed Year 2000 remediation work for virtually all equipment at the PSAPs it maintains.
  • 43 million: the number of telephone access lines provided by Bell Atlantic companies.
  • 10 million: the number of wireless customers served by Bell Atlantic companies worldwide.
  • 23 countries: the international markets where Bell Atlantic companies operate and invest.

Sources:

  • PRNewswire, November 10, 1999
  • Bell Atlantic News Center on the World Wide Web (http://www.ba.com)

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