Re: NX591Egsm

["Robert L Bass" <RobertLBass@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

> Only 4 or 5 months left to replace
> all analog units in the field...

This is a commonly held misconception about the sunset clause.  There
is no requirement that analog support be dropped on the appointed
date.  The following is quoted from Homeywell, one of the largest
makers of security systems.  Their data came directly from the FCC
directive.

"Background - The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has
established February 18, 2008, as the date after which cellular
carriers may choose to discontinue support of analog wireless
networks known as AMPS (Advanced Mobile Phone Services). Referred to
as the "Sunset Clause," it ensures that carriers provide existing
services up until that date."

"What It Means - Cellular carriers may choose to maintain support of
the AMPS service beyond February 18, 2008. It does not mean that
cellular carriers must drop support after this date. Due to the use
of the AMPS network in the security industry coupled with other
industries that also utilize this network, it is possible that the
services will continue beyond the Sunset Clause date. This decision
is solely at the discretion of the cellular carrier. AlarmNet,
Honeywell, and our customers are potential casualties of the FCC's
Sunset Clause and the decisions carriers make regarding whether or
not to discontinue AMPS service."

Some manufacturers of wireless alarm communication systems have been
deliberately misconstruing the intent and effect of the sunset clause
to create an immediate demand for their newer sets.  Many dealers
have mistakenly (some deliberately) passed on misleading information
to consumers.  The reality is that with a huge base of existing
analog clients generating hundreds of millions of dollars cellular
service providers are not going to suddenly drop analog service next
February.  Those who haven't done so already will stop offering new
analog service and will cease offering new analog hardware.  Existing
customers will have months or in some cases years to replace their
hardware.

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Regards,
Robert L Bass

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