TIPS FOR CALLING 911 FROM YOUR VOIP SERVICE

We want to make sure that you are aware of important differences in the way 9-1-1 service operates with a VoIP phone when compared with traditional telephone service. Here’s what you need to keep in mind:

Differences between traditional 9-1-1 service and VoIP phone 9-1-1

With traditional phone services, your 9-1-1 call is sent directly to the nearest emergency response centre. With VoIP phone service, your 9-1-1 call is forwarded to a third-party service provider that will automatically or manually route your call to the emergency response centre.

Remember to provide your location

Because you can move your VoIP phone between locations and because, for technical reasons, the emergency operator may not have your name, location or contact information available, you must immediately inform the emergency operator of your location and contact particulars any time you call 9-1-1. Do not risk sending police or ambulance services to the wrong location.

Be prepared during any service interruption

VoIP phone service depends not only on your continued subscription (and payment) for the service, but also on Internet connectivity and power to function. In the event of power, network, or Internet outages (including congestion), or if your service is disconnected or suspended due to non-payment, you may experience a failure, disruption or delay in your 9-1-1 service. We recommend that you keep an alternative phone service (such as a cellular telephone) handy to increase the reliability of your access to emergency services during any service interruption.

Do not disconnect

Until you are told to do so by an emergency dispatcher, do not disconnect your 9-1-1 call. If you are inadvertently disconnected, call back immediately.

Keep your service address up to date

Voyant will attempt to provide the emergency operator with your service address, so please ensure that your information on file with us is always accurate and updated. If you do not do this (for example, if you are unable to speak during a 9-1-1 call), the emergency operator may assume that you are calling from the last registered address.

Inform other users

You must notify members of your household and other potential users of your VoIP phone service of the nature and limitations of 9-1-1 emergency calls. To make this easier, attach the included placard in a visible location on your telephone sets.

Limitations of liability

Voyant’s terms of service limit and disclaim liability related to VoIP 9-1-1 service, so please read these carefully.

The entire liability of Voyant of whatever nature arising out of the provision of any service hereunder shall not exceed an amount equal to the proportionate fixed monthly charges to customer for the period of service during which any mistake, omission, interruption, delay, error, or defect in the service or equipment, or any other event or action giving rise to a claim occurs.

In no event shall either Party be liable to the other for indirect, special, punitive, consequential, or incidental damages, including but not limited to, the loss of profits, revenues or data or inaccurate data, even if advised of the foreseeability of such damages.

Voyant disclaims any express or implied warranties with respect to service or equipment, including without limitation, any implied warranties of merchantability and/or fitness for a particular purpose.

Update 9-1-1 Information:

Please include: User’s DID, User’s Name, physical address (location) of the phone including suite/floor (if applicable), city, ZIP, and country.