Calls to 911 with digital phone service are made exactly like those using traditional phone service. However, since Phone is a Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) service, during power outages, you will not be able to call 911 for emergency service unless you have purchased a home battery backup system.
Dialing 911 with digital phone versus traditional service
| Conditions | 911 with Phone | 911 with Traditional Service |
| Does the 911 dispatcher know your address? | Yes | Yes |
| Is your 911 call answered by a local 911 dispatcher? | Yes | Yes |
| If your power goes out | 911 service is available if you have battery backup power | 911 service is available if your telephone does not require electricity |
| If your broadband network goes down | No service | Service available |
Note: Some state and local agencies require VoIP providers to collect a fee for 911 calling capability. If you live in an area where fees are required, those fees will be added to your monthly bill.
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