On 6 Dec 2007 at 17:18, Chuck Mariotti wrote: > 1. Because it is a shared cable connection, anyone can listen in on my > conversation.
The RHP is not shared, it is on a reserved frequency range separate from Internet and Video service frequencies > 2. If I call 911, then I go to a switching station, that may or may > not transfer properly to 911 or in a timely manner. As well, they > will not know where I am calling from. That could be true if you moved your RHP device to someone elses house, but that is a bit over the top and not likely > I would think the phone packets are QOS and I would think > there would be some level of security / encryption on those > packets. I also doubt regulations would allow this to happen > without going through a lot of troubles. But, I don't REALLY > know. > I think the biggest concern I have is the battery life on the > phone line is fairly short, in case of an emergency (ala major > blackout). The battery life of the phone is supposedly 8 hours, not sure about battery life of equipment shelters between you and the cable head-end JP
