Comments on More E911 IdeasTypePad2004-10-31T15:53:03ZAndy Abramsonhttps://andyabramson.blogs.com/voipwatch/tag:typepad.com,2003:https://andyabramson.blogs.com/voipwatch/2004/10/more_e911_ideas/comments/atom.xml/Ralph K. commented on 'More E911 Ideas'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b99869e200d834328ed353ef2004-11-01T15:45:22Z2007-04-24T09:20:42ZRalph K.Interesting interim solution, but not really what E-911 is all about. Sure, we could all program our phones to dial...<p>Interesting interim solution, but not really what E-911 is all about. Sure, we could all program our phones to dial the local police, and presumably their phones would recognize our CallerID and display our name and telephone number. But the databases behind E-911 solutions also display the address which is critical when seconds matter. Also, VoIP providers are going to have to eventually solve for the mobile user who has taken the TA on the road.</p>VoIP Dude commented on 'More E911 Ideas'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b99869e200d834329cb253ef2004-11-01T13:43:37Z2007-04-24T09:22:00ZVoIP DudeInteresting idea but it will not work. People have been trained for years to dial 911 in an emergency and...<p>Interesting idea but it will not work. People have been trained for years to dial 911 in an emergency and 911 has been extremely effective at saving lives. Now we want to train users to dial a different number? </p>
<p>This assumes they are aware they are even using VoIP (many are not). It also assumes the subscriber is using the phone. What if a neighbor finds you passed out in your kitchen and reaches for the phone? What if the baby sitter has to call 911? </p>
<p>All of those people should just dial 911. The ITSPs need to work out how to make that work in the background. It is unrealistic and dangerous to expect end users to adapt to the technology. The technology must adapt to the needs of the user.</p>Richard Stastny commented on 'More E911 Ideas'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b99869e200d8343296f353ef2004-10-31T18:05:53Z2007-08-16T15:14:57ZRichard Stastnyhttp://voipandenum.blogspot.comSo I have to find out and enter the zip-code of the WiFi hotspot I am in everytime I use...<p>So I have to find out and enter the zip-code of the WiFi hotspot I am in everytime I use my phone? After the third time you enter 12345. And what do I enter abroad? Some people still travel outside the US.</p>
<p>But basically I think providing access to emergency services is in future NOT the task of the VoIP providers, it is the task of the access providers (and the capability should be built into the devices)</p>