Re: NX591Egsm

["Mark Leuck" <m..leuck@xxxxxxxxx>]

"Robert L Bass" <RobertLBass@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:LjuGi.6670$Af1.4451@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."

AT&T is already severely restricting AMPS service in many areas and has
stated they WILL drop the service at or around the specified date, only a
fool would still sell AMPS units now