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2010-10-26 , 08:22
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Originally Posted by Capt'n Corrupt View Post
All cell phones have to have GPS by [US] law?! Really?

What was the motivation for this?
Originally Posted by nilchak View Post
Really, all cell phones have to have a GPS chipset as well. Thats a new fact to know. But then this must be a new one - as old cell phones naturally didn't have this.

Only hope this is not so the big brother (edited: Uncle Sam) can track you anywhere ? only kidding.
You guys are being genuine? Not joking?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enhanced_911

http://www.nbc15.com/news/headlines/2404301.html
http://forums.wirelessadvisor.com/ge...n-non-gps.html

I remember it being all over the news back when it was first mandated.
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