The 411 on 911
The 411 on 911Access to 911 emergency services is one of the most controversial issues in VoIP today. Here’s what it’s all about–and what it means for you.Aoife M. McEvoy, PC World What do you think about the FCC’s E911 ruling? Drop a line to Aoife McEvoy. I hope I never have to dial 911. I hope you never have to, either. However, in emergency situations, you’d like to know that the first phone you grab–no matter where you are–allows you to dial 911 without any problems. In the case of a traditional landline phone, in which the phone number is tied to a physical location, you’re hooked up to the national 911 network. When you dial 911, your call is automatically routed to emergency response personnel at your local PSAP (Public Service Answering Point or Public Safety Answering Point).
