Politics - Hang-ups delay direct line for 911 cell calls - sacbee.com

Another article on the lack of E911 capabilities. No, it's not VoIP this time. Surprise, it's your trusty cellphone:

"Yet, despite millions of dollars in collections and years of gearing up, two-thirds of the cell sectors in the state - including nearly all of the Sacramento region - are still operating under an antiquated 911 answering system known for its delays and lack of accurate information about callers in distress.

Currently, 911 calls made on cell phones in most areas do not go directly to the nearest police or fire agency, as with traditional phone lines in homes or offices. Nor do cellular 911 calls in most areas provide an instant location to the dispatcher, as the land-line system has done for years."Politics - Hang-ups delay direct line for 911 cell calls - sacbee.com