Analog cell phones slated to go dead January 10, 2008, 12:36:03 pm Yahoo Message Number: 88129Starting in 2009, the original analog cell phone network will start shutting down under a 2002 FCC decision. Most of you probably already have digital-capable phones, but if you don't, you'd better start thinking about getting one--your analog phone will go silent in a year or so.So will 500,000 pre-2004 cars with GM's OnStar system, by the way. Most are not upgradable, so OnStar will simply stop working for those owners. So will 400,000 home alarm systems, and about a million automated utility meter readers, irrigation controls, refrigerated shipping containers, and truck-tracking systems.Just thought you'd like to know. :-)Andy Baird http://www.andybaird.com/travels/
Re: Analog cell phones slated to go dead Reply #1 – January 10, 2008, 04:07:10 pm Yahoo Message Number: 88136QuoteSo will 500,000 pre-2004 cars with GM's OnStar system, by the way. Most are not upgradable, so OnStar will simply stop working for those owners. So will 400,000 home alarm systems, and about a million automated utility meter readers, irrigation controls, refrigerated shipping containers, and truck-tracking systems. GEEEEEZZZZZ, Sounds like Y2K all over again!!!!!!!!! Indio Todd Start the year off right. Easy ways to stay in shape. http://body.aol.com/fitness/winter-exercise?NCID=aolcmp00300000002489[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]