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Public Safety .
America's wireless companies invest in networks and technology to enhance public safety.
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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
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Press Release
September 5, 2018
Wireless Industry Announces Development in Improving 9-1-1 Location Accuracy
- Enhanced 911
- Public Safety
Press Release
October 24, 2017
CTIA Backs FCC Caller ID Order in Helping Victims of Threatening Calls
- Cybersecurity
- Public Safety
Press Release
September 22, 2017
CTIA’s 9-1-1 Location Accuracy Technologies Test Bed Opens New Round of Testing
- Public Safety
Press Release
June 30, 2017
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
February 3, 2017
CTIA Announces On-Going Progress Toward Enhanced 9-1-1 Location Accuracy
- Emergency Preparedness
- Enhanced 911
- Public Safety
Press Release
April 27, 2016
CTIA & Pallone Announce “Wireless Network Resiliency Cooperative Framework” for Disasters and Emergencies
- Emergency Preparedness
- Public Safety
Blog Posts
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Blog
July 13, 2018
Drones and Public Safety: Help From Above
- 5G
- Emergency Preparedness
- Public Safety
Blog
February 15, 2018
Recognizing Heroism: The Annual 9-1-1 Honor Awards
- Public Safety
Blog
February 14, 2018
Celebrating 50 Years of 9-1-1
- Public Safety
Blog
September 26, 2017
The Wireless Industry Responds to a Historic Hurricane Season
- Emergency Preparedness
- Public Safety
Blog
July 27, 2017
Making Wireless Accessible for All Americans
- Accessibility
- Enhanced 911
- Public Safety
Blog
April 18, 2017
Recognizing the 9-1-1 Community and How Wireless Supports 9-1-1 During National 9-1-1 Education Month
- Emergency Preparedness
- Enhanced 911
- Public Safety