[Asterisk-biz] Re: 911 Thread

[Paul]

Matt Riddell wrote:

> I for one think it's stupid that the VoIP providers I use from the USA 
> will provide me with access to their 911 service.
>
> How will this ever benefit me?
>
> The FCC needs to remember that not all VoIP customers are based in the 
> USA.
>
> Or maybe it's just that they'd like to see the VoIP termination taken 
> offshore where foreigners won't need to pay stupid taxes.
>
> Do you think the FCC will allow VoIP providers to give foreigners 
> cheaper rates (obviously without E911 services)?
>
> I guess there are so many people in the USA that they don't need any 
> business from the rest of the world.  Oh no wait, wasn't there 
> something about a deficit?
>
If I am only going to sell things like follow-me services there is no 
need for 911. I am wondering how the FCC is going to treat wholesale 
termination providers like voipjet and voicepulse connect. I am already 
looking for offshore providers just in case.