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Your BlackBerry device is equipped with a Global Positioning System
(GPS) feature. This feature uses information from GPS satellites orbiting
the earth to determine the approximate geographical location of your
device (latitude and longitude).
When you make a 911 emergency call, the GPS feature of your device
can help emergency personnel locate you. Your device must have
adequate access to GPS satellite signals and your emergency response
center must be equipped to process such information.
Your GPS Location When Dialing 911
When you make an emergency 911 call, the GPS feature of your device
automatically begins to seek information to calculate your approximate
location. It may take 30 seconds or more to determine the approximate
location even if your device has good access to sufficient GPS satellite
signals and network assist data. This time will increase where there is
reduced access to satellite signals. When your approximate location is
determined, it is made available to the appropriate emergency response
center.
In some cases, your local 911 emergency response center may not
be equipped to receive GPS location information. For this reason,
and because the GPS location information reported is only approximate
or may not be available in your location, always report your location to
the 911 operator when making an emergency call.
Note:
If you are concerned about whether your local 911 emergency
response center is equipped to receive GPS location information,
contact your local authorities using a non-emergency number.
In general, if your device has access to signals from more GPS satellites,
your location will be determined faster and more accurately than if your
device has access to signals from fewer GPS satellites.
If your device does not have adequate access to GPS satellites signals,
the location of the nearest cell tower in contact with your device is
automatically made available to the emergency response center.
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