[geeks] the end of the internet as we know it.

[Sandwich Maker]

" From: der Mouse <mouse at Rodents-Montreal.ORG>
" 
" >> my voip does e911; i had to fill some forms out before they'd even
" >> turn it on,
" > Interesting.  I work for a VoIP provider, and we turn on E911 by
" > default for all US customers.  You have to specifically request it to
" > be turned off if you have a reason to (moving out of the country for
" > example, and taking your service with you).
" 
" I work for an ISP that, among other things, provides VoI (what "VoIP"
" really should be called - VoIP proper has been in use a lot longer than
" people not in the industry realize, just over dedicated links rather
" than the open Internet).
" 
" We are required, by CRTC regulation, to provide access to 911 services
" on all phones we support in Canada.  We are not permitted to turn it
" off even on direct customer request;

sorry if i was unclear; i had to do the e911 forms before they'd turn
the -voip- on.
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