While
often time’s members of communities are upset over the possibility of a cell
tower, the residents of Alamosa County, Colorado couldn’t be more pleased about
Verizon’s plan to bring six new cell phone towers to the Valley. The first
location was approved this past Wednesday for Highway 160.
The communications provider intends to install the six towers
to fill the cell phone service void in eastern Alamosa County and northwest
Costilla County, placing three towers in each, said Verizon representative Kelly
Harrison, Closser Consulting during the ACC’s regular meeting. (Source: Valley Courier)
These new towers will enable Verizon’s 4G LTE data
capabilities and provide the nearby emergency responder with more defined
information from 911 calls. The FCC estimated that about 70% of 911 calls are
placed from a cell phone and that number is only growing.
“While the location of the cell site closest to the 911
caller may provide a general indication of the caller’s location, that
information is not usually specific enough for rescue personnel to deliver
assistance to the caller quickly,” the FCC explains.
The 4G LTE data is able provide more detailed information to
emergency responders, which will help when someone dials 911 from a cell phone.
However, when calling 911 from a cell phone make sure to give your address
first so the responders will be able to locate you quickly.
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