MetroPCS expressed support for transitioning legacy 911 services to next...
MetroPCS expressed support for transitioning legacy 911 services to next generation operations, “but highlighted its concerns with proposed interim Text-to-911 solutions” in a meeting with Public Safety Bureau Chief David Turetsky and other FCC officials. “MetroPCS also was concerned about…
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the lack of liability protection for wireless carriers that are mandated to participate in a Text-to-911 program,” said a filing at the FCC (http://xrl.us/bnp5m9). “MetroPCS noted that text messages regularly are delayed on signaling channels and are more likely to be delayed in the event of a natural disaster such as a hurricane, earthquake or tornado -- all instances where an influx of emergency 911 contact is likely to occur. MetroPCS noted that as a result, customers may be provided a false sense of security when trying to reach 911 via SMS."