> > Baton Rouge is entirely PacketCable based Voice. It's sort of a hybrid > between > the TDM approach and SIP-based VOIP like Vonage. The demarc could be at the > modem which is actually referred to as an eMTA. The eMTA can also be external > and look just like a NID. The provider then has to decide if they're doing > backup power over powerline or via on premise batteries. Not sure which Cox is > doing. There's also 911 service to consider. Despite the different method > for > delivering dialtone, I believe the regulations are the same but IANAL, etc.
We have: 2 backup batteries in the modem proper 911 service True "local" calling in that dialing of an area code prefix is NOT required Vonage and Packet8 both lack 911 service and you must dial area codes before local calls.
