CTIA–The Wireless Association® Says FCC E-911 Order Could Raise Unrealistic Expectation

September 12, 2007

WASHINGTON, DC – CTIA-The Wireless Association® President and CEO Steve Largent issued the following statement today in response to last evening’s Federal Communication Commission vote on Enhanced 911 policy: 

“The wireless industry is proud of its comprehensive efforts to bring Enhanced 911 service to American consumers. To date, billions of dollars have been invested so that consumers can wirelessly contact public safety in their time of need.  America is safer for it. 

“CTIA–The Wireless Association® and the wireless industry are committed to improving location accuracy. Today's action by the Commission will hamper that important effort. 

“In addition to today’s item being procedurally flawed, I am concerned that the Commission’s action may lead to unrealistic – and potentially harmful - consumer expectations. I had hoped the Commission would move forward in a collaborative effort involving experts from industry, public safety, and government.  I am sorry to see that is not the case.” 

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