Jer wrote:

> I don't think Cing^H^H^H^H at&t is actively informing customers about
> any hard date yet, but the FCC "must carry AMPS" rule sunsets in Feb
> 2008, and continuing to carry AMPS beyond that sunset date doesn't make
> business sense.

There is currently a petition before the FCC to extend the AMPS sunset
date to 2010 because of concerns of all the automated equipment that
uses AMPS, such as security systems, as well as roadside call boxes.
Verizon and Cingular are opposed to an extension of course, and they
have more political clout than the companies and individuals that will
benefit from continued AMPS service. These companies and governments
have had plenty of time to switch their equipment out, so it's really a
stretch to think that the FCC will grant another extension.

In any case TDMA is history in early 2008, whether or not the carriers
keep AMPS on, either voluntarily or by law.


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