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911 Coming to VoIP

Posted November 15th, 2007 by ucansue

 The access to 911 has been a debate for quite some time.  Landline and cell phone carriers have been required to provide 911 access to all phones.  This mandate includes cell phones that only need to be charged to alllow consumers to complete calls to 911.  Even cell phones that are not hooked up to make any phone calls, must have the E-911 capability so police can easily determine locations of people in need.  Consumers are respnosible for keeping the cell phone charged.  Landline customers who have had their service disconnected, must also be able to call 911.  Now, it is hoped that VoIP customers will be afforded the same benefit.  Click on the link below to learn more.

                                                                                        http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/139661/congress_working_to_improve_voip_911_service.html

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