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Are VoIP 911 Problems Life-Threatening?: Page 2 of 7

Welcome to the world of cell phones.

Of course, cell phones can also be very useful in emergencies, such as when callers see a crime or other emergency in progress and call the authorities. But what's important to know about most VoIP providers and most cell phone providers is that you can't count on them to deliver when the chips are down.

Before you rip out your POTS (Plain Old Telephone Service) phone line entirely and decide to rely on your VoIP and cell phone service exclusively, make sure you'll be able to dial 911 if you get into trouble.