Harmful Consumer Wireless Behavior and Practices

[Commentary] Increased mobility has led to troubling behavior by some users that deserve everyone’s attention. During my recent trips across our great nation, I was infuriated to hear of continued wireless device misuse. For many reasons, some consumers have yet to see or understand that their risky wireless practices and habits can harm themselves and other people.

• Distracted Driving -- The number of people that are killed and injured by distracted driving is staggering.
• Pocket Dialing 911 -- Dedicated and hard-working public safety officials who answer and respond to Americans in times of need are being inundated by accidental wireless calls to 911.
• Non-Service-Initiated Wireless Phones and 911 -- Current FCC rules require that all wireless devices are capable of reaching 911 emergency services even if the devices are no longer associated with a wireless service plan or a wireless provider.