R746-346-6. 911 Calls, "0-" Calls, and End-User Choice

A. "911" Calls -- A contract between an operator service provider and a call aggregator for the provision of operator services using public telephones shall require that "911" calls to be connected directly to the public emergency agency serving the geographic location from which the call was made without charge.

B. "0-" Calls -- When end-user choice is not available the contract between an operator service provider and a call aggregator for the provision of operator services through public telephones shall require the operator service provider to directly route "0-" calls to the local exchange carrier operator without charge to the calling party, unless the operator service provider provides direct access to emergency service providers. In providing access to emergency service providers, the operator service provider shall:

1. identify the originating telephone number and the location of the originating telephone, except that local exchange carriers shall be allowed to identify the location using internal sources such as repair service or business office records if the internal sources are accessible to operators for emergency purposes 24 hours a day;

2. have a complete and current list of emergency service provider telephone numbers for each telephone prefix served, including police or sheriff, fire, and ambulance;

3. be available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, without charge;

4. promptly connect the caller to the public emergency agency serving the geographic locality from which the call is made;

5. stay on the line until the operator determines that the caller is connected to the proper emergency agency;

C. Correctional Facilities -- The requirements of R746-346-6 shall not apply to telephones located in secured inmate areas of correctional facilities.

D. Initial Routing -- Nothing in this section shall require the initial routing of "0-" calls from public or semi-public, shared pay phone, telephones owned by the local exchange carrier to an operator service provider other than the local exchange carrier itself.