Hi:
It is actually called a Location Privacy Icon and the tie-in with 911 was mandated by the US Government. If calling 911 from a cellular device, the device must transmit a signal so the Enhanced 911 system can identify the exact location.
At least I think it has been mandated. Here is what the Palm manual has to say about it:
Location
Your Sprint PCS Vision Smart Device is equipped with a Location feature for use in
connection with location-based services which may be available in the future.
Currently the location information is used to help identify your longitude and
latitude position during an emergency call in areas where E-911 service is
available.
You can prevent your location information from being provided during all calls
except when you contact 911 in an emergency.
Big brother can watch
....
SteveTaz
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Originally Posted by emdub Guess it's something USA only... no idea what a 911 privacy is. |