FCC denies wireless carriers, industry seeking E911 extensions
The Federal Communications Commission is denying requests from cell phone companies that wanted extensions to a federal mandate that requires cell phones to be located by emergency call centers. The nine wireless carriers that petitioned the F-C-C included Chicago-based U-S Cellular Corporation.
They were required to have 95 percent of their subscribers equipped with location-capable handsets by December 31st. None did. Most of the carriers must adhere to reporting requirements beginning February first to keep the F-C-C abreast of their progress in meeting the requirement.
Source: AP
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