On Wednesday 24 January 2007 10:18 am, Brian Friday wrote: > On Jan 24, 2007, at 9:16 AM, Chris Louden wrote: > > On 1/24/07, Jeff Lasman <[email protected]> wrote: > > > > This is just my two cents. Take it as you will. Knowing what I know > > from working where I work you need a land line for 9-1-1 in the > > state of CA. Reporting a car accident or neighbors fighting is fine > > to do with a cell phone or a VoIP service like Vonage. However if > > you have a chance of passing out or not being able to communicate > > for any reason you "need" a land line. Have the Vonage if you like > > for primary use but keep the basic phone in your home for 9-1-1 > > service. The capabilities are coming for better cell/VOIP > > integration into the 9-1-1 system but they not in use everywhere. > > Its just not worth the risk for you and your family.
I didn't write any of the stuff attributed to me above. Though personally I wouldn't rely on 911 through a VoIP line; I've had enough occasions when I don't get a working line with VoIP. That's still a problem. Jeff -- Jeff Lasman, Nobaloney Internet Services 1254 So Waterman Ave., Suite 50, San Bernardino, CA 92408 Our jplists address used on lists is for list email only Phone +1 909 266-9209, or see: "http://www.nobaloney.net/contactus.html";
