ETSI’s Technical Committee on Emergency Communications (TC EMTEL) is responsible for the capture of requirements concerning emergency communication services. This covers four typical scenarios in case of an emergency: communication of individuals with authorities/organisations; from authorities/organisations to individuals; between authorities/organisations; and amongst individuals.
Supporting accessible emergency communications and the answering of emergency communications by the public safety answering point (PSAPs): in reply to the Standardisation Request/M587 – accessibility requirements of products and services in support of Directive (EU) 2019/882, in the context of the European Accessibility Act.
using cell broadcast service to alert the public.
Key standards enabling network-independent access to emergency services, supporting the implementation of Next Generation 112.
To make possible that data and communications arrive to the most appropriate PSAP wherever the call is made.
A combination of three media in a conversational call (video, real-time text and audio) that may help people with disabilities.
Transporting handset location to PSAPs for emergency calls.
TC EMTEL produces mainly specifications and reports, and is also involved in ETSI PlugtestsTM (e.g. NG112, PEMEA) for interoperability testing.
TC EMTEL works in collaboration with other ETSI Technical Groups and external organisations, when needed.
Emergency Communications (EMTEL); Interoperability testing of core elements for network independent access to emergency services
Emergency Communications (EMTEL); Lightweight Messaging Protocol for Emergency Service Accessibility (LMPE)
Emergency Communications (EMTEL); Core elements for network independent access to emergency services
Emergency Communications (EMTEL); Pan-European Mobile Emergency Application
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Press Release
21 May 2026
The specification ensures that emergency communications operate successfully despite growing complexity in the network environment.
Press Release
7 May 2026
The specification ensures that emergency communications operate successfully despite growing complexity in the network environment.
