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AT&T said Tuesday a new nationwide service will route 911 calls from its wireless subscribers to the closest dispatch center.
Why it matters: 911 calls from wireless phones are typically routed based on the closest cell tower, which means that sometimes callers are transferred from one dispatch center to another when they seek help, introducing potential delay.
What’s happening: The new service will more quickly and accurately identify the location of a wireless 911 call and deliver it to the correct call center, AT&T said in a statement…
