[Hai-users] VOIP Phone Service

[Justin Matlock]

I have my OP2 plugged into a Vonage ATA and it works flawlessly. My biggest
problem, of course, is when my Internet connection goes out (cable modem),
my consoles start freaking out when the system can't detect dial tone.

I have an alternative way of sending out alarm signals (wireless), so this
isn't a major concern of mine, but it's important to remember that VoIP is
not nearly as reliable/secure as a hard-wired phone line.  You have to
remember to put a big (and I mean *big*) UPS on the ATA so you don't lose
phone service when you lose power -- most consumer-grade UPS' won't last 12
hours with an ATA on them.

Of course, on the flipside, if you have a cable modem and someone cuts the
phone lines entering the premises, you still have phone service to the Omni.
:)

J

> From: <parr301 at alltel.net>
> Date: Tue, 3 May 2005 12:04:51 -0500
> To: <hai-users at tssi.com>
> Subject: [Hai-users] VOIP Phone Service
> 
> Has anyone had success using VOIP phone service instead of traditional
> land-line service?
> 
> I am using an Omni II and would like to make the change if it doesn¹t cause
> any problems.  My system is being monitored and I frequently use phone access
> to control the system.  If VOIP would interfere with either of these
> functions, it would be a deal-breaker.
> 
> Thanks for your input.
> Jay Parr
> 
> 
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