2 new counties implement text-to-911 service
Text-to-911 service has been expanding rapidly across the nation since the beginning on 2014.
Text messages save lives by spreading health information
Text messages are saving lives around the world, battling Ebola and malaria.
New bill requires California to prepare for text-to-911 capability
Last week, Governor Jerry Brown signed Senate Bill 1211, which requires the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services to create a plan for the implementation of a statewide text-to-911 system.
LA city council orders investigation into text-to-911 possibilities
Last week, the Los Angeles City Council ordered a study into an upgraded 911 service that would allow citizens to text messages, photos and videos to emergency operators.
Samsung and LG compete in smartwatch technology
Samsung and LG have both announced plans to unveil new smartwatch technologies this year.
The four main mobile carriers now endorse text-to-911 option
All four major mobile providers, AT&T, Verizon, Sprint and T-Mobile, are now in support of the emergency text movement.
Five ways SMS apps are enhancing safety for users
SMS technology is increasingly being leveraged to enhance the physical, financial, and emotional safety of users.
Could surgical infection be reduced by text messages?
The Medical College of Wisconsin tested a new process where text messages were sent to patients as a reminder to complete certain tasks and the messages proves to be a helpful tool.
University of Lafayette uses text message alert system to warn students of bomb threat
The University of Lafayette considers its text message alert system a success after it helped warn students of a bomb threat.
