FCC Lays Out Plan For Texting 9-1-1

Consumers will be able to text and send multimedia messages to 9-1-1 emergency call centers under a new plan from the top communications regulator.

Federal Communications Commission Chairman Julius Genachowski unveiled a plan on Wednesday to help emergency response communications catch up to the technically advanced mobile devices people use everyday.

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Comments

[Tom95134]

03:57 PM on 08/11/2011

Does this mean that the FCC will mandate that all cell phone service providers must include texting in their basic service package... AT NO ADDITIONAL CHARGE?

My current cell phone service provider charges extra for texting services even thought it costs them essentially nothing.

[Vampy1]

11:52 AM on 08/12/2011

i was going to comment "regular sms services charges may apply" lol. for me, its like 15 cent a txt now or something and for photos it's like 35 cents. use to be 10 and 25 v_v...damn u AT&T err i mean at&t

[Shawn Wolfe]

02:56 PM on 08/11/2011

OMG...WTF.. Dude I am getting robbed.. oh NM ROFL.. He robbed the guy next to me.. cancel that cop car

[CHMB]

02:55 PM on 08/11/2011

This is a good idea, with a few conditions. First, people need to speak something other than text speak! Second, please texters, don't text while driving, femergency services doesn't need more injured than there already are. The pictures of the accident scene are also a good idea.