Push-to-talk wiretaps on feds' speed list

The U.S. Department of Justice says Alltel, a telecommunications company with 12 million customers, must not receive an extension to make its "push to talk" service compatible with wiretaps, reports News.com.

"On Aug. 4, the FCC ruled that push-to-talk services on cell phones, which resemble walkie-talkies, are subject to the Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act, or CALEA. The Justice Department also has objected to extensions for AT&T Wireless and Sprint PCS".

emily | 3:00 PM | PTT (Push-to-Talk) |
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