Analog Shutdown May Effect Cell Phones, OnStar And More

User10539783 · #1 (**permalink**) 12-22-2007, 09:12 AM

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In February carriers will start the shutdown of networks that handle analog cell phones and other devices. OnStar communi***ion systems from the 2003 models and older, from GMC will be unusable. The 2004 and 2005 model year Onstar may be upgraded.

The Mercedes-Benz and Lexus TelAid will not be upgradable.
There are over 500,000 OnStar vehicles and 200,000 vehicles using other systems that are involved. A class action suit has been filed to cover thier loss of service.

Home alarms installed before 2006 that use analog links between the home and the alarm center will be effected by the shutdown.
Analog cell phones that have been passed out to those at risk with just the 911 function will become unusable.

http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2007/1...nalog-shutdown

Analog shutdown scares me

Jack Flacket · #2 (**permalink**) 12-22-2007, 02:02 PM

glad I said "no" to onstar when I bought my truck! ... I was afraid of big brother

User10539783 · #3 (**permalink**) 12-23-2007, 12:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Jack Flacket

glad I said "no" to onstar when I bought my truck! ... I was afraid of big brother

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