(a) Purpose. The purpose of this rule is to make clear that the protection from liability provided by Health and Safety Code §771.053(a) extends to and includes service providers involved in developing and deploying Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG9-1-1).(b) NG9-1-1 Service Providers. NG9-1-1 service provider refers to a person or entity involved in providing 9-1-1 service that utilizes in whole or in part Internet Protocol or other NG9-1-1 technologies.(c) Liability Protection. NG9-1-1 service providers are protected from liability for any claim, damage, or loss arising from the provisioning of 9-1-1 service to the same extent as a service provider of telecommunications service involved in or a manufacturer of equipment used in providing 9-1-1 service under Health and Safety Code §771.053(a).