User: geodus

Re:What about VOIP in a foreign country?

On: VoIP Providers Given 120 Days to Provide 911 Service

I found this article on c|net news:

http://news.com.com/Deadly+delay+on+Vonage+911/210 0-1037_3-5700493.html?part=rss&tag=5700493&subj=ne ws

Here's the interesting bit:

"The problem for Net phone operators, which lets Internet connections double as home phone lines, is mainly one of access to the nation's 911 infrastructure, which is owned by the four giant local phone companies known as the Bells. The situation appears to be quickly resolving itself, however, because the Bells have begun striking access deals with Vonage in the last few weeks."

I'm currently a Vonage subscriber, and I plan on testing my 911 service tonight. Hopefully, testing the service won't be considered abuse of 911.