[bcjk]

Does anyone know if the new Blackberry 8880 with GPS service has a emergency beacon/signal that can be used in the event of an accident in a remote location so that rescue teams would know exactly where to go or is it simply a device that can provide location and direction?

[Stinsonddog]

It does not to my knowledge.

[genoist]

Maybe not a beacon, but if you call 911, then E-911 should kick in (as long as the receiving end is enabled for it) to give them your location.