Vonage vs. Verizon [was: Anyone had experience with Comcast SMC modem/router? ]

[Michael ODonnell]

> the 911 concerns are not about *if* calls can go through, but
> whether calls will *always* go through, and properly

It probably doesn't pay to be too arch about it - even the
conventional land lines can have their problems.  One icy night
in southern Chelmsford approx 10 yrs ago my wife spun out in
her car, which was crippled after she hit a curb.  When she
tried to contact the cops from a nearby house by dialing 911,
she could at first get only busy signals and then on all
subsequent attempts it just rang with no answer...        :-/

I'd be more concerned about having the same gang of thieves
controlling *all* of my communications channels, which would
seem to be the case if you get your TV and your Net and your
phone all from ComCast.   (shudder!)