NPSTC Seeks 'Reasonable Extension' of AT&T 3G Sunset
The National Public Safety Telecommunications Council told the FCC it supports “a reasonable extension” of AT&T’s planned 3G sunset, as requested by the Alarm Industry Communications Committee (see 2109150041). “Both AICC and AT&T have set forth reasonable arguments from their…
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own perspectives,” NPSTC said in a filing posted Thursday in docket 21-304: “Ideally, AICC and AT&T could reach some compromise that would meet each other’s needs. However, should AICC and AT&T be unable to reach a voluntary agreement, NPSTC’s greatest concern is the safety issues that will occur if the 3G sunset is not extended.” NPSTC’s concerns involve fire, intrusion and security and medical alert alarms “that will not be able to communicate once the 3G service is retired." AT&T didn’t comment.