how-to block ads
|
Dezbend
Premium,MVM
join:2001-04-20
| reply to cwruck
Re: how many posts until...
I went to a 911 call center to observe calls just a couple of weekends ago. This is a small center with 4-5 employees (at any given time) and 32 lines in.
When touring the center, I asked about non-traditional voice calls (Wireless, VoIP, etc.). They take many calls from these sources, but I was told an interesting fact. Of the 32 lines, 28 are reserved for POTS calls and the other 4 are for non-POTS calls.
When I asked why I was told that if they didn't do that they would be inundated with duplicate calls every time there was an accident on the highway.
I don't know if this is practiced in larger call centers or not, but even if my VoIP/Cell network was as reliable as the POTS network, I would hate to think I would have to call back to 911 just because 4 other people were calling in at the same time as me... I would rather take the 1 of 28 odds than the 1 of 4.
--
DSLr Mafia Member. | |
cwruck
join:2004-08-13
La Crosse, WI
| reply to satellite68
You are all misguided, research things before you jump on me about it, there is a reason I'm stressing the POTS line. Personal experience, family, friends, all trouble dialing 911 and getting connected over VOIP, and straight up FACTS.
READ: »www.voip911.gov/
READ: »www.fcc.gov/cgb/consumerfacts/voip911.html
Check it: "Inform their customers of the capabilities and limitations of their VoIP 911 service."
Guess what? Out of every POTS disconnect that is going to a VOIP service, NONE of them are told about the limitations of 911 and how it is a REALITY and not just some "gimmick" by the telco. What a freakin joke, people have called back in to connect POTS service because of a situation that came up where wireless or VOIP 911 didn't work, no results, someone died, got hurt, whatever it is. It makes me really sad that when someone wants to disconnect their POTS and go to VOIP, Cable, or only wireless, and I hear kids in the background. What if there was a babysitter over, or a guest, who didn't know the address, and when 911 was called, guess what the dispatcher can't locate the person, because it's wireless or VOIP, all that time lost. It's the what if's you need to be thinking about, not "I've never needed it, why should I care now?" attitude, because you know what, the time you REALLY need it is when you don't have it. With the unreliability of 911 on anything BUT POTS, that is sickening that someone wouldn't research it more to make sure their family is safe. EVERY SINGLE CALL. THAT is how I get 99% of American's are misguided, from my own experience and facts, not just some website I found on Google. I am in the 1% that isn't misguided. Very small amount, sadly enough, it should be the other way around. You, yourself, are misguided, so why don't you search the internet or some other source some more and prove to me that your 911 on your VOIP is more reliable than a POTS line. Hence the post by the guy below about the 32 lines into a 911 call center and only 4 are for VOIP or wireless, yeah, real reliable.
I am not doing this to prove you wrong, I am doing this because it's for you, and everyone else's safety, I would never go to only a VOIP or wireless service as my primary form of emergency access.
Now, I am done arguing with you about it, have this post for breakfast, and think about it while you're going about your happy-go-lucky day. | |
cwruck
join:2004-08-13
La Crosse, WI | reply to a333
Last time I knew cell towers had to have power and use a land line at some point eventually, so what you said doesn't matter. If a hurricane comes through, do you really expect ANYTHING to work? Really... | |
satellite68
join:2007-04-11
Louisville, KY
| reply to cwruck
quote:
I am not doing this to prove you wrong, I am doing this because it's for you, and everyone else's safety, I would never go to only a VOIP or wireless service as my primary form of emergency access
Alright Pontiff! Enough with the matyrdom! | |
Roboto1980
join:2007-06-06
Olney, IL
| reply to well87878787
Where I live the telco (verizon) is worthless for calling 911 anyway. It is easier to just call the police/fire/ambulance number yourself. I had Vonage back when it was $45/mo. and they were still cheaper than Verizon local service without long distance. I used Vonage for several years before I moved to a place where I couldnt get broadband. I am back in a high speed area but currently only need my cell phone or I would be back with Vonage again. | |
Roboto1980
join:2007-06-06
Olney, IL | reply to Dezbend
Well, if there are 4-5 ppl working there and you and 4 other ppl call on POTS then guess what...still not gonna be anyone to answer the phone, so its kind of a moot point | |
who_knows
@comcast.net | reply to cwruck
ditto..... he's a blow hard. i give him 6 months tops and he is gone. | |
|
