Paul,
We have DSL running here on lines which are 5 miles from the C.O. as the wire runs (admittedly at reduced speeds, typically 0.5 meg).
Our phone company won't give DSL over 15,000 wire feet and only give the higher speed connections, up to 6 meg, to about 9,000 feet.
If I recall correctly, the FCC wanted to push through some rule which would mean that all VoIP operators must ask subscribers where they want 911 calls routed, and if they did not receive a response were to terminate all service completely.
You do have to set it up to route the call correctly, but you can take your phone service anywhere in the world and there is nothing to make sure that you re-route the call when you travel with your VOIP phone. I would like to see the FCC require that actual GPS location information be transmitted with all VOIP and wireless 911 calls.
Don
