Don't Delay Z-Axis Deadlines, Public Safety Tells FCC

and 2023 z-axis requirements and rejects a proposal to weaken them. APCO, the International Association of Chiefs of Police, Major Cities Chiefs Association, National Public Safety Telecommunications Council, National Sheriffs’ Association and others opposed the recon petition. “Achieving three-meter accuracy for 80% of calls has been shown to be technically feasible,” the groups said: “Carriers cannot be permitted to alter the timeline based on a desire for additional, late-stage testing, regardless of the reason that this testing has not been possible.” CTIA says carriers haven’t integrated solutions into devices, they said. “This wrongly attempts to absolve the carriers of their ability and responsibility to influence the capabilities of devices operating on the carriers’ own networks,” the groups said. The pandemic had “dramatic effects” on the U.S., but “CTIA overstates” the problem, said the International Association of Fire Chiefs, International Association of Fire Fighters and Metropolitan Fire Chiefs Association. “In the spring, many buildings were shut due to the pandemic,” they said: “However, states have been opening public buildings and even schools across the nation since May. Private buildings have likewise been opening for use. It would seem that handsets could be tested in buildings in a socially distanced manner.” Comments were posted Wednesday in docket 07-114. Apple said testing of its technology is unlikely before April (see 2011040026). CTIA didn't comment.