Re: FW: VOIP versus PBX

["Paul D. Robertson" <paul () compuwar net>]

On Thu, 21 Jul 2005, Michael H wrote:

> We just moved to a VoIP system and the 911 calls are routed through them but 
> with our address and number shown as the source. Part of the approval 
> process is us actually calling 911 with a test call and validating what they 
> see.

But are your calls routed to a national center for your VIOP provider with 
their tracking info, or directly to your local municipal E911 center?  

As far as I recall, the VoIP providers were all doing it to their own call 
centers if they were doing it at all.

> In reference to previous posts on security, this company is addressing that 
> by us using a dedicated t1 through their offices. This way they control the 
> connection from our phone eventually to a POTS connection. This seems like a 
> decent idea for keeping folks who are not customers from disrupting the 
> system but I'm a little worried about those who are customers.

If you're still paying for a T-1, then I assume your savings are all local 
loop and potentially IXC charges?

Paul
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