NENA backed the proposed merger between Sprint and Nextel, saying...
NENA backed the proposed merger between Sprint and Nextel, saying “the capabilities of each company to implement and improve 911 services will be strengthened by their merger.” NENA is “pleased” by the companies’ continued progress on E-911, it told…
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the FCC Wed. “Both Sprint and Nextel have adhered to their existing compliance obligations under the FCC’s rules, and continue to demonstrate their commitment to making E911 services available to their customers throughout the nation,” NENA said. Sprint and Nextel reported progress in deploying E- 911 services in their recent quarterly reports but Nextel said it may not be able to meet the Dec. 31 deadline for 95% of its handsets to be location-enabled. Sprint said it installed the network systems to support Phase II service nationwide almost 3 years ago, but still couldn’t deploy Phase I or Phase II E-911 services because of a lack of LEC and PSAP readiness.