In a press release earlier this week, AT&T announced that it will launch a trial of a new text-to-911 service in Tennessee. Last August, the Federal Communications Commission announced plans for the ability to send texts, photos, and videos to emergency call center operators. This was inspired by the tragic shootings at Virginia Tech, when students tried to send emergency text messages that the emergency call centers were unable to receive. This test is a precursor to a nationwide launch. Verizon is also working on a similar capability. New York City's 911/311 system was upgraded back in 2008 to accept photos and videos.
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