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iOS 12 will share location data with 911 centers during emergency calls
iOS 12 will share location data with 911 centers during emergency calls
Apple has revealed that iOS 12 will automatically and securely share accurate location information with 911 call centers when you make an emergency call in the United States. 18 Jun 2018
Text-to-911 service gets 'fast tracked'
Text-to-911 service gets 'fast tracked'
FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski has announced today that all four major wireless carriers in the U.S. have agreed to fast track a service that ...... 09 Dec 2012
Oops: Man accidentally calls 911 during drug deal
Oops: Man accidentally calls 911 during drug deal
According to Scranton, PA authorities, a man accidentally dialed 911 during a drug deal, with authorities hearing the entire thing. Justin ...... 13 Aug 2012 - 8 comments
Finally: Carrier to allow texting to 911 emergency services
Finally: Carrier to allow texting to 911 emergency services
In a move that has been a long time coming, Verizon has announced it has selected a vendor to help the company deliver users the ability to ...... 05 May 2012 - 6 comments
     

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