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Nationwide US Carrier Selects NextNav's Pinnacle to Provide Precision Z-Axis Capabilities for 911 Calls
Agreement brings industry-leading vertical location technology to the carrier's device base, providing floor-level accuracy for wireless 911 calls in over
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[{"type":"text","content":"Agreement brings industry-leading vertical location technology to the carrier's device base, providing floor-level accuracy for wireless 911 calls in over 4,400 cities and towns across the United States\nSUNNYVALE, Calif., June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NextNav, a leader in next generation GPS, has been selected by a nationwide U.S. carrier to deliver vertical location capabilities for Enhanced 911 via its Pinnacle service. The agreement will enable precise z-axis data – which is increasingly critical for emergency service operations – for 911 calls made on the carrier's entire device portfolio, expanding the availability of life-saving technology across the United States and meeting FCC z-axis / E911 requirements. The first devices on the network utilizing the z-axis capabilities are expected to be released later this year.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \nIn recent years, multiple wireless operators, device OEM's and other key businesses in the communications industry have continued to select NextNav Pinnacle to provide z-axis capabilities to enhance caller geolocation and emergency response outcomes – including a tier-one carrier that recently launched several devices in the past few months.\nNextNav Pinnacle leads the geolocation industry in providing precise, highly secure vertical location data – in independent tests conducted by CTIA to measure z-axis capabilities, Pinnacle delivered 94 percent \"floor-level\" accuracy, a level unrivaled by any other available technology. Traditional two-dimensional GPS services do not provide precise floor level altitude, which can lead to delays in time-sensitive emergency situations. Using Pinnacle, dispatchers will be able to more precisely locate 911 callers by adding the vertical dimension or 'altitude' alongside their horizontal location of latitude and longitude, in turn saving first responders crucial time to find those in need.\nThe U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has issued a requirement for all wireless providers to provide z-axis location for 911 calls to ensure dispatchers and responders are best equipped to meet emergency needs. Following the integration of Pinnacle, networks are able meet or exceed the FCC requirements at all levels, with vertical location capabilities operational well ahead of required deadlines.\n\"We are pleased to see more operators recognize the p...