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ATIS Best Practices

Best Practice Detail

13-12-1063

Network Operators, Service Providers should set Initial Address Messages (IAMs) to congestion priority in accordance with applicable ANSI standards. This will ensure government emergency calls (e.g., 9-1-1, GETS) receive proper priority during national emergency situations. Implementation in all networks should be in accordance with ANSI T1.111.

Status: Rollover New

References/Comments: See ATIS-1000111.2005(R2010), Signalling System Number 7 (SS7) – Message Transfer Part (MTP) at http://www.atis.org/docstore.

Historical events:

  • Network Operators
  • Service Providers
  • Cable
  • Internet/Data
  • Wireless
  • Wireline
  • Business Continuity
  • Emergency Preparedness
  • Network Design
  • Pandemic
  • Public Safety Service
  • CSRIC VII: Rollover New In CSRIC VII