Qwest gives E911 to 14 states!

Posts: 156 · Vonage Forum Master Joined: Jan 30, 2005 Posts: 156

You can read the article here:
http://news.com.com/Qwest+gives+Vonage+the+911/2100-7352_3-5678598.html?part=rss&tag=5678598&subj=news
Vonage says it has negotiated access to Qwest Communications International's 911 infrastructure, another sign that Vonage and other Voip operators are closer than ever to tackling a major hurdle to offering better emergency service.

Posts: 216 · Posted: Thu Apr 21, 2005 9:28 am Post subject:

I did not see any mention of which states are included in the 14. I suppose if your POTS provider was Qwest before you switched to Vonage you will be covered?

Posts: 156 · Vonage Forum Master Joined: Jan 30, 2005 Posts: 156

Includes services in the states of AZ, CO, ID, IA, MN, MT, NE, NM, ND, OR, SD, UT, WA, and WY

Posts: 216 · Posted: Thu Apr 21, 2005 10:10 am Post subject:

I figured that Florida would not be on the list. Smile

My POTS provider was BellSouth and they will probably be the last to comply. Angered

Posts: 20 · Vonage Forum Associate Joined: Apr 21, 2005 Posts: 20

I too am in a Bellsouth area. Though I read that SBC has been the worst wihen dealing with Vonage. They were supposed to do a test between them (Vonage & SBC) nine months ago, but SBC dropped out with no explanation.

Posts: 492 · Posted: Thu Apr 21, 2005 4:49 pm Post subject:

seatlezoid your a wonder, thanks for making me smile.

Posts: 44 · Full Forum Member Joined: Jan 21, 2005 Posts: 44

So when do you suppose E911 will be a reality for us living in Qwest areas?

Posts: 492 · Posted: Fri Apr 22, 2005 5:00 pm Post subject:

I think that Qwest and Vonage will move rather fast in the light of the Houston kid who couldn't figure out how to dial 911 on a Vonage phone.

I created an 8" x 10" poster in a picture frame that describes how and where you will be connected if you dial 911. I gives directions on exactly what to say for the Voip phone as well as the wireless phone. It even gives the backup number to the non-emergency dispatcher who shares the room with the E911 operators. I believe that everyone should have one of these posted in a conspicuous location. What if you were unconscious and a friend, neighbor, or relative needed to call for help for you?

Posts: 44 · Full Forum Member Joined: Jan 21, 2005 Posts: 44

Just read this over at CNET News.

http://news.com.com/Vonage%2C+SBC+in+talks+over+911+help/2100-7352_3-5683817.html?part=rss&tag=5683817&subj=news

Quote:

Last week, Vonage said it negotiated access to Qwest's 911 infrastructure. The service should be available in the next few months. Verizon also has promised to begin a trial of Voip 911 in New York City relatively soon.

Sounds very promising, Next few months.

Any Vonage personell want to comment on the accuracy of these statements, please?

Posts: 11 · Posted: Mon Apr 25, 2005 10:04 pm Post subject:

I'm not that concerend about 911 service, athough i ahve appleid for it to be switched on. Should I be? My wife and I both have cellhphones that provide both 911 service and GSM location.