The four major US carriers came together to see eye-to-eye on one topic. FCC announced they have all signed up for a “text-to-911” plan which will slowly be rolled out through 2013. With times changing, and technology taking major leaps its only right that everything else moves along with it. Especially when speaking of our safety in the case of an emergency. Hit the jump for the story…
Not only is this great for those with speech and hearing difficulties, but allowing pictures and video be attached and sent allows for more details and facts of the scenario be relayed to the proper authorities. If an innocent bistandard witnesses a car accident, quickly they are able to take a picture of the accident and send it in to authorities allowing dispatcher to get the proper organizations to the scene. With full access by 2014, if an attempt is made and its not live in your area and error bounce-back message will be generated.
