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Analog cell phones slated to go dead
Yahoo Message Number: 88129
Starting 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/
Andy Baird
2021 Ford Ranger towing 2019 Airstream 19CB
Previously: 1985 LD Twin/King "Gertie"; 2003 LD Midbath "Skylark"
Re: Analog cell phones slated to go dead
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Yahoo Message Number: 88136
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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.
GEEEEEZZZZZ, Sounds like Y2K all over again!!!!!!!!! Indio Todd

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