Public Hearing Notice  Public Hearing on the Petition of the State 911 Department (DTC 26-2)

On March 24, 2026, the State 911 Department ("911 Department") filed a petition with the Department of Telecommunications and Cable (“DTC”) seeking approval of its Fiscal Year 2026 expenditures and the Fiscal Year 2027 Development Grant amount. The 911 Department also requests the petition satisfy its statutory obligation to report annually to the DTC on the financial condition of the Enhanced 911 Fund and the 911 Department’s assessment of new developments affecting the enhanced 911 system. This proceeding is docketed as DTC 26-2.

A public hearing will take place on the Microsoft Teams platform on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. to receive comments on the petition. For audio-only access to the hearing, attendees can dial-in at 857-327-9245 and enter Conference ID 926 380 440#. If you anticipate providing comments over Microsoft Teams, please send an email by Tuesday, May 19, 2026 to ursula.estremera@mass.gov with your name, email, and mailing address. Any requests for reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, or any other questions regarding this hearing, should be directed to Ursula Estremera at ursula.estremera@mass.gov or by phone at (617) 305-3580.

Any person interested in commenting on this matter may submit written comments no later than 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. Written comments may be sent by email to dtc.efiling@mass.gov and ursula.estremera@mass.gov. DTC strongly encourages public comments be submitted by email; however, if you are unable to send written comments by email, a paper copy may be sent to: Ursula Estremera, Secretary, Department of Telecommunications and Cable, One Federal Street, Suite 0740, Boston, MA 02110.

For additional information, please see the DTC 26-2 Public Hearing Notice.