scope:

The present document outlines a test procedures for emergency calls from individuals (citizens) to authorities.

In order to test (in a given environment) the emergency call/messaging capability of the current operator it would be favourable to have a test procedure, i.e. to be able to call a "test" address not invoking a real emergency call. Such a test could be initiated either manually or automatically (e.g. with a given periodicity). It is advised to observe the threats in security vulnerability and of network overload. Such a procedure should work both for calls from CS and PS networks (wired or wireless). The testing functionality may also be utilized in order to facilitate other location based/dependent services as described in TS 123 271 [i.8]. As for emergency services, both CS and PS PSAPs should be catered for.

The aim of the present documents is to make a contribution to an overall functional architecture and specification for such a test service.