E911
CTIA Request E911 Handset Waiver
Friday, 2:17 PM source: CTIA
The CTIA has filed a request that the FCC waive part of the E911 Phase 2 requirements. Part of the Phase 2 implementation states that 95% of handsets in use must be E911 capable and 100% of the digital handsets sold must also meet E911 criteria by the end of 2005. While all carriers now only sell E911 capable phones, many subscribers - especially in rural areas - have not upgraded to E911 capable handsets. If the FCC does not waive the 95% handset requirement, carriers will need to take steps such as offering significantly discounted upgrades to get E911 capable phones in subscribers' hands by the end of the year.
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Friday, 2:17 PM source: CTIA
The CTIA has filed a request that the FCC waive part of the E911 Phase 2 requirements. Part of the Phase 2 implementation states that 95% of handsets in use must be E911 capable and 100% of the digital handsets sold must also meet E911 criteria by the end of 2005. While all carriers now only sell E911 capable phones, many subscribers - especially in rural areas - have not upgraded to E911 capable handsets. If the FCC does not waive the 95% handset requirement, carriers will need to take steps such as offering significantly discounted upgrades to get E911 capable phones in subscribers' hands by the end of the year.
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enhanced 911:"An emergency wireless service that provides the 911 caller's approximate location as determined by the cell site or base station used during the call. This data is displayed on a screen while the wireless user's voice is transmitted over the landline network. With the location information, the public safety answering point (PSAP) operator can dispatch the nearest emergency service provider."
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hmm i didn't know that was out there. seems very logical and seems to be a good feature at that. i wonder if my phone has that. how do i know?
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I'm not 100% sure but I believe that since mid to end of last year all new phones have been like this, but don't take my word on this
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