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FCC Analog Sunset Consumer Notification
Beginning February 18, 2008, cellular telephone companies will not be required to provide analog service. While most wireless telephone users will not be affected by this transition (often called the “analog cellular sunset”), some users may be affected. In addition, the transition could affect some alarm systems and some users of OnStar in-vehicle communications service. (OnStar discontinued offering its analog service, found in older cars, on December 31, 2007.).
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The air was electric as central station operators at HSM Electronic Protection Services worked tirelessly to help police apprehend three would-be thieves that had broken into a customer’s store. Their persistence and dedication to their customer was what earned HSM the 2007 First Line of Defense Award.
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CNNfn's Valerie Morris offers consumers information about purchasing and installing a security system. Features Merlin Guilbeau, NBFAA executive director.
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News Talk 630 WMAL: Home Security & Safety with Merlin Guilbeau
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