There are various programs in which Inland Cellular participates as part of our responsibility as a cellular carrier. They include:
Universal Service Fund (USF). This fund was established to: promote the availability of quality services at just, reasonable, and affordable rates; increase access to advanced telecommunications services throughout the Nation; and, advance the availability of such services to all consumers, including those in low income, rural, insular, and high cost areas at rates that are reasonably comparable to those charged in urban areas. More information on USF is at: http://www.usac.org/default.aspx
E911. E911 service allows the 911 call center (known as a PSAP) to see the calling number of the phone that dialed 911. That way, they’ll be able to call the phone back in case it is disconnected. E911 Phase II service allows the PSAP to automatically receive location information from the calling phone in order to speed up the time it takes for emergency personnel to arrive. For more information on E911, click here http://www.inlandcellular.com/wireless/plans/e911.html
Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act (CALEA). The objective of CALEA implementation is to preserve law enforcement's ability to conduct lawfully-authorized electronic surveillance while preserving public safety, the public's right to privacy, and the telecommunications industry's competitiveness. More information is available at: http://www.askcalea.net/.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
REGARDING ANALOG SERVICE:
Analog Sunset On February 18, 2008, cellular carriers will no longer be required to support analog service. Currently, the FCC requires cellular carriers – the original cellular license holders, such as Inland Cellular - to continue to provide analog service. Inland Cellular plans to continue to support analog service in the near term past February 18, 2008. From time to time, it may be necessary to reduce analog service in certain areas for one of the following reasons: our aging analog equipment becomes unrepairable or is not economically feasible to repair; we need to reuse our limited frequency spectrum more efficiently through digital service; or, it is no longer being used by our customers. While we plan to continue our analog service, the larger cellular carriers do not. Since Inland partners with these larger carriers to provide nationwide service, our customers will no longer be able to use analog phones while outside of our Home Service Area. Also, customers with analog/digital phones may find certain areas where their phones previously worked (in analog mode) will no longer work. We will try to keep you informed as we find it necessary to make these changes. This won’t affect the vast majority of customers, since over 98% of calling minutes are using digital service. Inland Cellular remains committed to providing the best possible service to each of our customers. We apologize for any inconvenience you may experience. If you have any questions, please call us at 1-800-248-8822 or email us at cellinfo@inlandcellular.com. Thank you for your business!
