[AccessD] Vonage and 911

Jeff Boyes jeff at boyes.net
Tue Apr 5 13:52:55 CDT 2005


Great idea! Thanks.


> Also, do the pre-911 thing: post a list of the 7 digit equivalent
> emergency numbers next to your phones.
>
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>
>
> John, et. al,
>
> I agree.
>
> I had Packet8, and now have Vonage, and I would have never considered
> switching to any VoIP plan without keeping my cell phone for 911 calls.
>
> I do have 911 dialing on my Vonage line, but it doesn't go to the local
> city's 911 center.
>
> Jeff
>
>
>> After the discussions we've had on Vonage and VOIP here I thought I'd
>> better
>> post this. Just saw a report on TV about a fellow in Texas that tried to
>> call 911 while a breakin was occurring. Vonage doesn't do 911 in many
>> places
>> and doesn't do enhanced 911 at all. Best to use you cell phone for that
>> then.
>>
>> John B.




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