911 Access

[John Hopkinson]

Hi Loui,

Absolutely correct.

Also some 3rd party phones that are connected to the Land Line, but that
also need mains power will not work in a power outage.  The thing to
look for is that the specifications say that they will work with the
"tip and ring" voltage, and then test that.

John


On 16/10/14 13:37, Loui Chang wrote:
> On Thu 16 Oct 2014 10:03 -0400, John Hopkinson wrote:
>> I normally do not contribute to these threads, as I do not consider
>> myself technically competant enough.  However there was a statement made
>> that I simply could not let slip by, the statement being:
>> "I was Grinning ear to ear. 911 works with it too."
>>
>> While it may appear that this is correct, you are NOT getting full 911
>> service unless you are using a "land line" and service provided by Bell,
>> not necessarily rented from Bell.
>>
>> Cell phones, IP telephony, etc., none of these systems can give you the
>> same guaranteed service that you get via a Land Line, and these other
>> services have already cost lives.
>>
>> The reason is relatively simple and is due to power.  Bell is required
>> to provide generators at its COs.  Cell towers are not so required (and
>> it would be impossible to do given their order of magnitude greater
>> numbers), nor are internet servers (similar reasons).  Thus in a power
>> outage situation Cell and IP telephony is much less likely to work.  If
>> switching to these other services, it is sensible to keep a basic land
>> line service into your home or office.
>>
>> Some of the non-land line services providers hake statements about 911
>> services, but if you read the contract carefully you will find that the
>> guarantees of service are not the same as with Land Line, and it is
>> against Canadian Law for them to guarantee full service.
>> Given the nature of this discussion I felt all participants should be
>> aware of the facts.
> Also make sure to have a corded phone handy. Land line with a cordless
> phone won't do you much good.
>
>

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