| I would never recommend VoIP to someone who is challenged in operating some other form of redundancy. Those who are relying on POTS, and POTS only as if it were as strong as their comic book hero will be the one we are praying for, as they too should have cellphone etc. I am sure that those who argue strictly for POTS are the same that argue against Amateur Radio. A POTS connection can be lost for a neighborhood, city, or even the county by someone striking the above ground poles, or those little sheds we see in the strip between the sidewalk and road. Same as my cable line could be. Do you honestly think you have a dedicated "twisted pair" of copper all the way to your PD/FD? Ad what about the aging network of copper? What about the idiot call takers at the 911 center that are underpaid and overworked? What about the storm that prevents emergency crews getting to you in time? What about the armed burglar in your home that will shoot you well before the police arrive? In an emergency, the first thing I am NOT picking up is the telephone. Either a first aid kit, fire extinguisher, my Glock or giving the commands to my two police dogs. Oh yea, what about the fire that starts in the electrical system and burns through the POTS and cable line before you can get to call 911?? hmmmmm I have had Vonage for 4 years now and love it, my Road Runner line however is super, super stable and reliable which is necessary when considering VoIP. If you are not educated enough to know the technology through and through, stick to the little "Help, I have fallen and can't get up button" |
