Verizon to launch 911 SMS service in 2013

There have been talks for SMS/MMS service to the emergency 911 number for quite some time but Verizon is the first to actually do something about it.

A few days ago Verizon announced it is working closely with TeleCommunication Systems to provide SMS support for 911. According to Verizon everyone with a phone that can send SMS and a plan that supports text will be able to use the new service.