[AccessD] Vonage and 911

I'm sure you know that what happend in Texas not dialing out the 911 was due 
to user error. When you sign up for Vonage you must register your locality 
so that 911 calls can be routed. The person in the story failed to do 
that... as we know in our line of work it was a pebkac.


On Apr 5, 2005 11:52 AM, Jeff Boyes <jeff at boyes.net> wrote:
> 
> 
> Great idea! Thanks.
> 
> 
> > Also, do the pre-911 thing: post a list of the 7 digit equivalent
> > emergency numbers next to your phones.
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: accessd-bounces at databaseadvisors.com
> > [mailto:accessd-bounces at databaseadvisors.com]On Behalf Of Jeff Boyes
> > Sent: Tuesday, April 05, 2005 10:40 AM
> > To: accessd at databaseadvisors.com
> > Subject: Re: [AccessD] Vonage and 911
> >
> >
> > 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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