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Advantages:
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Uses 9-1-1 network same as hearing
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Locating and finding the right PSAP are available (not 100%)
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Does not require ongoing expenditure of $$ by different companies
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Sends location information, same as hearing
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Coverage, same as hearing
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9-1-1 centers -- no change
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Direct communication with 9-1-1 center
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Could also make TTY calls to anyone directly
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Relatively short-term solution?
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Disadvantages
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Unfamiliar to users at first?
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May be hidden technical issues that make it difficult for manufacturers -- no policy mechanism to reimburse them
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Will other solutions arrive first?
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