What is a GPS-capable phone, and why is it so important for E911?
Verizon Wireless’ Phase 2 E911 location technology is built into the phone’s handset; GPS-capable phones rely on signals from the Federal Government’s Global Positioning System satellites to help estimate their location when you make a 911 call. Verizon Wireless’ handset-based location technology provides the most accurate capability over varied terrain, and is generally capable of estimating locations within 50 to 150 meters in most cases.
