Ohio Governor Mike DeWine put E911/NG911 compliance back in the spotlight just a few weeks ago. Existing federal regulations under Kari's Law and the RAY BAUM’s Act are reshaping how businesses must handle emergency 911 calls—to make it  easier for first responders to more quickly save and protect lives. For  more information about both laws, be sure to review the FCC’s public fact sheet

These rules require all multi-line telephone systems (MLTS) to:

• Provide direct 911 dialing without any prefix (Kari’s Law)

• Share dispatchable location data such as floor and room number (RAY BAUM’s Act)

Many of NEC’s  modern premise systems can still meet these requirements -- even with  their market exit last year -- but not all systems are upgradeable.  Here’s how to know where your system stands:

✅ Fully Upgradeable Systems (NG911 Ready)

These systems are compliant capable or can be upgraded to deliver dispatchable location data:

• SL2100

• UNIVERGE SV9100 (with CP20 processor)

• UNIVERGE SV9300

• UNIVERGE SV9500

• UNIVERGE 3C

What’s required:

• Latest system software (requires active Software Assurance in some cases)

• SIP trunking (Clarktel can provide certified hardware + SIP Voice service)

Important: You are on the clock — NEC has only committed to extending the hardware and licensing needed for NG911 compliance until December 31, 2025. Failure to upgrade by then may leave your system permanently non-compliant.

❌ Legacy Systems – NOT Upgradeable

These systems are not compliant and cannot be upgraded to meet NG911 standards:

• SV8100 / SV8300 / SV8500

• SL1100

• IPK, IPK II, and earlier NEC platforms

If you’re still using one of these systems, your only path to compliance is migration.

Clarktel offers two future-ready solutions:

1.  ELEVATE UC – Cloud-Based NG911-Compliant Phone Service

• Fully managed and scalable

• Native NG911 support built-in

• Ideal for remote or hybrid teams

1.  ESI eSIP Evolution Series – On-Premise Replacement

• NG911 ready with SIP and location data support

• Ideal for clients needing a physical system on-site

Don’t Delay – make it easier for first responders to more quickly respond to the right locations to better save and protect lives.

Call us to Schedule your free NG911 Readiness Review with Clarktel today to protect your business, your team, and your liability.