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Wireless networks ready for 911 text services for deaf community

Briefs | 01/24/2014 4:21 pm EST

The Canadian Wireless Telecommunications Association (CWTA) said in a press release Friday that its members have completed the network upgrades necessary to implement a service allowing users to communicate with 911 dispatchers by text message.

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