1. continued

• Advantages:

  • Uses 9-1-1 network same as hearing

  • Locating and finding the right PSAP are available (not 100%)

  • Does not require ongoing expenditure of $$ by different companies

  • Sends location information, same as hearing

  • Coverage, same as hearing

  • 9-1-1 centers – no change

  • Direct communication with 9-1-1 center

  • Could also make TTY calls to anyone directly

  • Relatively short-term solution?

• Disadvantages

  • Unfamiliar to users at first?

  • May be hidden technical issues that make it difficult for manufacturers – no policy mechanism to reimburse them

  • Will other solutions arrive first?