Why dont you call your local telco and ask them if they guarantee your service?
So what happens if your phone line is down and you need to call 911?
The world aint perfect and you cant expect it to be, but I can understand your point, since most DSL/Cable Internet connections are not as reliable as a good ol' fashioned (TRUE) POTS line.
Also consider that most POTS lines are not a true POTS line and are on some sort of MUX system like a SLC-96 which uses 4 T-1's to provide 96 lines or a LiteSpan which uses fiber as a feed. Both require a Remote Power supply out in the field that has a battery as well, but how often is that battery maintained?
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Why dont you call your local telco and ask them if they guarantee your service? So what happens if your phone line is down and you need to call 911? The world aint perfect and you cant expect it to be, but I can understand your point, since most DSL/Cable Internet connections are not as reliable as a good ol' fashioned (TRUE) POTS line. Also consider that most POTS lines are not a true POTS line and are on some sort of MUX system like a SLC-96 which uses 4 T-1's to provide 96 lines or a LiteSpan which uses fiber as a feed. Both require a Remote Power supply out in the field that has a battery as well, but how often is that battery maintained?