Alltel Wireless Be Carefull, Alltel's locator for 911 EMERGENCY does not work!!! Mankato Minnesota

As a former medic there just west of Rochester, MN (Dodge Center EMS), e911 is not working everywhere. I drive semi over-the-road and numerous times had to call 911 dispatch center and tell them the location of the incident. A few times I have noticed that prior to the call being completed that the screen will say that e911 is been activated for that call that I am making. Again it all depends on the location and the 911 service area. So to blame Alltel for the county standard is foolish and there is no real attorney that will take your case with a straight face. Best to save your money and learn the facts and get well soon.

Again I wish you well and a quick recovery and say hi the folks there for me at St. Mary's/Mayo Hospital for me the next stop you stop in would you.

Thanks

First off, I am sorry to hear that you rolled your SUV. I hope I don't roll mine.

When you call anyone, it is your responsiblility to tell them where you are. Even if it is 911.

The phones on all carriers this day now have what is called e911 which stands for Enhanced 911 service.

If you call 911 from your phone, if the 911 emergency operation center in your are calling is equipped with the service, they can pin point you from the GPS Satelite with a few hundred yards. It will not and cannot give the exact location of where you are. If you are in a wooded or secluded area, that doesn't help at all.

Even if you did not have the GPS Locator turned on, once you dial 911 it turns on automatically. Not every 911 operation center has this Enhanced Technology.

The problem was not Alltel. The problem was your driving as well as your local government not being equipped properly. Who knows, maybe the e911 Satelite was not working that day?

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