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Posted by Adrian on April 20, 2007, 4:43 pm
If you were Registered and logged in, you could reply and use other advanced thread options > Adrian wrote:
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> >>> Hi All,
> >>> Does anyone have any experience of using Verizon's VoIP
> >>> service outside the US?
> >>> In the light of Vonage's troubles, I am looking at
> >>> alternative providers. I am particularly concerned that
> >>> my US numbers should function during periods when I am in
> >>> the UK.
> >> As long as the ISP you're using doesn't block any required ports, I can't
> >> see any reason it shouldn't work.
>
> >> Ivor
>
> > Thank you for your input Ivor. Your comments are appreciated.
> > Technically I am sure you are correct.
>
> > The issue that concerns me is as follows: As part of their contract,
> > Verizon insist that whenever the ATA is moved, the user needs to logon
> > and change the physical address for emergency 911 dialing purposes.
> > If they cannot handle 911 calls at the new location Verizon reserve
> > the right to terminate service. Clearly they cannot handle emergency
> > calls if the ATA is in the UK.
>
> > Now, one could just ignore this requirement. But, I am sure Verizon
> > can determine where the ATA is connected to the internet by the ISP's
> > IP address. So they question is, do they check? And, do they really
> > care?
>
> > The foregoing explains why I am looking for someone with actual
> > experience of utilizing VoiceWing outside the US.
>
> > Adrian
>
> I have Verizon Voicewing. During my divorce, I lived in another city
> over 100 miles away. I used a totally different ISP where I was staying.
> All I did was confirm that I was still at the old address once I arrived
> at my temporary location. Yes, this is cheating and would be problematic
> for 911 service, however, I was in an extraordinary circumstance and had
> many other options available that I would have used for an emergency.- Hide
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Thank you. This is exactly what I needed to know. I have UK numbers
to summon emergency help in the UK!
Adrian
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