On Tue, 14 Nov 2006 21:07:33 +0000, Polly <me@privacy.net> wrote:
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>One of the problems with VoIP is that if your broadband service is
>down, you have no phone.[/color]

No, that's one of the benefits. When our phone line was down, it took
our broadband down with it. I was able to use a neighbour's WiFi to
get an internet connection to use the VOIP in the meantime.
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>econdly, if you have a power cut you have no
>phone either.[/color]

We have the modem/router, network switch, ATA and PABX plugged into a
UPS.
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>Finally, those concerned with security and privacy will need to be
>aware that interception of your VoIP calls is relatively easy.[/color]

But not as easily as with ordinary landlines.