Another is expected to ask for a delay. The rest cautiously say they'll meet it. But North Texas cities, counties and the state want location technology right away. Jayme Cole oversees Arlington's 911 operations. She's also a leader in a national group of 911 communicators critical of the companies' reluctance.
Wireless companies say they're upgrading as fast as possible.
Some are installing what's called network technology that pinpoints the signal from three towers. But this doesn't work well in rural areas. So other carriers' technology uses global positioning satellites. Still other carriers will combine the two technologies. At best, the FCC wants 911 wireless signals tracked within 160 feet to 325 feet from the caller.