"jJim McLaughlin" wrote in message
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Here in PDX, OR., Comcast is pushing VOIP on their cable, and
including a warning that you can't reach local 911 service with
their VOIP.

Somehow, I don't think thats a problem unique to Comcast, or to this area.

Why would any body use VOIP?

Because it is cheap compared to the phone companies. The $99 packages are a
good deal. When my cable company finally had it, I may consider changing.