Carolina PCS I became latest wireless operator to request waiver ...
Carolina PCS I became latest wireless operator to request waiver from FCC’s location accuracy requirements for Enhanced 911 Phase 2. Like recent AT&T waiver petition (CD April 9 p4) Carolina seeks to deploy hybrid approach of network software solution…
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(NSS) and handset technology called Enhanced Observed Time Difference of Arrival (E-OTD)for its GSM network. Company said NSS/E-OTD was same technology VoiceStream Wireless would use under waiver granted by agency last year and it was willing to comply with same conditions for VoiceStream. Specifically, Carolina proposed: (1) To deploy NSS capability by 4th quarter. NSS technology provides 1,000 m radial accuracy for 67% of calls. (2) To assure, in combination with NSS, that 50% of new handsets will be E-OTD capable by Oct. and 100% by March 31, 2002. New E- OTD handsets will provide 100 m accuracy for 67% of calls and 300 m for 95%, company said. (3) To improve accuracy of proposed E- OTD activated after Oct. 1, 2003, to 50 m for 67% of calls, 150 for 95%. (4) To attain 95% penetration of location-capable handsets among subscribers no later than Dec. 31, 2005. Commission established pleading cycle Mon. with comments due May 23, replies June 7.