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Current as of January 02, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
Sec. 7. (a) As used in this chapter, “communications service” means any service that:
(1) uses telephone numbers or IP addresses or their functional equivalents or successors;
(2) allows access to, or a connection or interface with, a 911 system through the activation or enabling of a device, transmission medium, or technology that is used by a customer to dial, initialize, or otherwise activate the 911 system, regardless of the particular device, transmission medium, or technology employed;
(3) provides or enables real time or interactive communications, other than machine to machine communications; and
(4) is available to a prepaid user or a standard user.
(b) The term includes the following:
(1) Internet protocol enabled services and applications that are provided through wireline, cable, wireless, or satellite facilities, or any other facility or platform that is capable of establishing or connecting a 911 communication from the public to be relayed to a PSAP.
(2) A multiline telephone system.
(3) CMRS.
(4) Interconnected VOIP service and voice over power lines.
(5) Integrated telecommunications service (as defined in 47 CFR 400.2).
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Indiana Code Title 36. Local Government § 36-8-16.7-7 - last updated January 02, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/in/title-36-local-government/in-code-sect-36-8-16-7-7/
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