Next Generation 911 (commonly referred to as NG911) is a digital, internet protocol (IP)-based system that will replace the analog 911 infrastructure that’s been in place for decades.

The NG9-1-1 Interoperability Task Force is an entirely independent organization. It is led by representatives from private- and public-sector organizations, including many government agencies, who make up the various committees.

One key goal of the NG9-1-1 Interoperability Task Force is to establish open-source testing scripts based on the existing NG9-1-1 standards. Key profiles will be established and utilized in the scripts to ensure conformance where ambiguity may exist.

The NG9-1-1 Interoperability Task Force (ITF, or Task Force) is not a part of NENA.

The NG911 Interoperability Task Force visited the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) on May 11, 2023. Thank you to Assistant Deputy Secretary of Commerce April McClain-Delaney.

Interoperability is the ability of different communication systems to work together seamlessly. This is essential for first responders, who need to be able to communicate with each other quickly and easily in order to coordinate their response to an emergency.

End-to-end testing is a type of testing that ensures that all components and systems in a technology or infrastructure setup, including software, hardware, networks, and interfaces, are working together correctly as an integrated system.

On March 3, the NG9-1-1 Interoperability Task Force met in Washington D.C. to discuss where the group is now and what they're hoping to achieve. They outlined the goals for 2023.