WASHINGTON-The Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association kicked off Wireless Safety Week last week with an emphasis on driver safety.
The association focused on different wireless safety aspects each day of the week.
CTIA and its member companies launched a national drive-time radio campaign focused on driver safety.
In addition to its emphasis on driver safety, CTIA noted that through its Call to Protect program, CTIA contributes to the personal safety of women across the country with a national educational and philanthropic program aimed at combating domestic violence. The wireless industry has also donated 16,000 phones with matching airtime to organizations working to combat domestic violence.
In conjunction with Wireless Safety Week, SBC Communications Inc. released a survey highlighting the emergence of wireless communications as a critical component of roadside safety.
Wireless service offers immediate access to help in travel emergencies and surpasses other traditional vehicle safety devices such as flashlights, jumper cables and first-aid kits, said SBC.
The national survey showed 86 percent of those questioned believe having a wireless phone makes them feel more safe and secure on the road. The report also showed wireless phones are the most important safety tool that drivers want to have in their vehicle. “American drivers increasingly are taking advantage of wireless technology to enhance and improve their lives,” said Stephen Carter, president of SBC Wireless. “More and more, consumers are reaching for these devices not only to help themselves, but to aid others they encounter in need of assistance.”
