Vonage and Packet8 share many of the same features, I too have seven digit dialing for all numbers, *new* e911 services and even call forwarding (although no rollover if the phone is dead). Backup power for the DTA is my responsibility, although that wasn't really a concern for me as my cable modem and router were already connected to a rather large UPS (I need both devices running continuously for other projects).
As with any internet-based service though, I am dependent upon Cox and the myriad of service provider(s) the call must route through; but in the year-and-a-half I've had Cox and eight months with Packet8 I've had one outage from Cox that lasted just under fifteen minutes (and I wasn't even home to take any calls!). While I haven't subscribed to e911 services yet, the Packet8 website points out that you must provide a physical address to be added as your e911 locator... nice try, maybe it works, maybe it doesn't. Just means that I can't use 911 if I travel with the DTA (don't do much of that anyway). Aside from all of that, I really like what Cox is doing, I especially like the option of having all of my technology services on one bill (TV, phone and Internet); however, you won't see me switching until they can meet or beat Packet8 with unlimited local and long distance for $21.55 a month (actual cost). Sorry for jumping off the topic there... Justin W. Pauler [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Actualy this is no longer true for Vonage. at least in 504. I have 7 digit local dialing and have 911 though it's not as good as 'traditional' 911 service -- they don't know my location automagically as is the case with a mobile phone. battery backup is my responsibility. and if Cox goes down, I have no landline (though it forwards to my mobile automatically). and it runs me $16.94 a month for 500 minutes including Long distance, which is all I really need with a mobile phone too.
