Seemingly ‘SOS’ is replacing network bars

  • saltesc@lemmy.world
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    15 hours ago

    I thought this wasn’t a legal requirement of US carriers, sharing their towers for emergencies. Maybe it’s a state thing.

    • reddig33@lemmy.world
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      15 hours ago

      Google AI search says it’s a federal mandate in the US. I couldn’t find the related legislation though.

      • village604@adultswim.fan
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        12 hours ago

        I managed to find it.

        Subpart B—Telecommunications Carriers

        § 9.4 Obligation to transmit 911 calls.

        All telecommunications carriers shall transmit all 911 calls to a PSAP, to a designated statewide default answering point, or to an appropriate local emergency authority as set forth in § 9.5.