CTIA advocates on behalf of America’s wireless industry for legislative and regulatory policies that foster greater innovation, investment and economic growth.
Learn more about CTIA’s initiatives, recent developments and events.
CTIA represents the U.S. wireless communications industry and companies throughout the mobile ecosystem.
Channel
Public Safety .
America's wireless companies invest in networks and technology to enhance public safety.
Top Pages
Positions
Public Safety.
CTIA and our members work with policymakers and public safety organizations to ensure wireless technologies are used effectively and prudently to keep Americans safe. See our positions on Wireless Emergency Alerts, 9-1-1 Location Accuracy, and Network Resiliency.
Consumer Resources
Wireless Emergency Alerts.
The Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) program is voluntarily supported by wireless operators to help make Americans safer. Learn more about the three kinds of alerts.
News
See All News
Press Release
CTIA’s 9-1-1 Location Accuracy Technologies Test Bed Opens for Additional Testing
- Public Safety
Press Release
Wireless Industry Announces Development in Improving 9-1-1 Location Accuracy
- Enhanced 911
- Public Safety
Press Release
CTIA Backs FCC Caller ID Order in Helping Victims of Threatening Calls
- Cybersecurity
- Public Safety
Press Release
CTIA’s 9-1-1 Location Accuracy Technologies Test Bed Opens New Round of Testing
- Public Safety
Press Release
CTIA’s 9-1-1 Location Accuracy Technologies Test Bed Invites Solutions Providers to Participate in a New Round of Testing
- Emergency Preparedness
- Enhanced 911
- Public Safety
Press Release
CTIA Announces On-Going Progress Toward Enhanced 9-1-1 Location Accuracy
- Emergency Preparedness
- Enhanced 911
- Public Safety
Blog Posts
See all
Blog
Safe and Sound: Wireless Technology & Public Safety
- Public Safety
- Wireless Industry
Blog
The Wireless Industry Responds to Tropical Storm Barry
- Emergency Preparedness
- Public Safety
- Wireless Tips
Blog
Exploring Smart City Developments in San Diego
- 5G
- Public Safety
- Smart Grids
Blog
Drones and Public Safety: Help From Above
- 5G
- Emergency Preparedness
- Public Safety
Blog
Recognizing Heroism: The Annual 9-1-1 Honor Awards
- Public Safety
Blog
Celebrating 50 Years of 9-1-1
- Public Safety