Re: [PLUG] VoIP

[Paul <gyoza@comcast.net>]

gabriel rosenkoetter wrote:

> On Tue, Jul 13, 2004 at 10:21:47AM -0400, gabriel rosenkoetter wrote:
>  
>
> > Relatively few cell phones (and only very new ones) include a
> > GSM chip, which works quite well for this, but is a complete privacy
> > nightmare (don't buy one of these if you can avoid it; tracking by
> > calling cell is plenty for 911 calls).
> >    
>
> I meant "GPS" here, not "GSM".
>
>  
I won't even ask about GSM.  I believe GPS chips are required in cell 
phones in Japan.  Anyway...  It would be great if GPS chips were only 
activated when 911 is dialed.  That would allow for privacy and the 
ability to get help.
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