I. Q. Network Systems, Inc.
220 Curtin Street
Osceola Mills, PA 16666
Phone: 814-343-5195
Fax: 814-339-7703
Toll-Free: 1-877-GO-GET-IQ

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The main disadvantage of Voice over IP is that your phone service is dependent on your broadband connection. If you lose power or your Internet connection, you will not be able to use your Voice over IP phone. You can set up a number that your calls can be forwarded to automatically in the case of network unavailability. Voice over IP phone service is only as reliable as your Internet connection. A poor quality connection can lead to voice quality issues.

The other disadvantage is that Voice over IP services do not connect seamlessly to the nearest 911 dispatch centers. When you set up your account, you list your physical address. This information is kept with your account, so that when you dial 911, your call is forwarded to the appropriate 911 call center.

In some cases, DSL subscribers can not use their VoIP phone as their primary phone line because they would lose the DSL if they discontinue their traditional phone service.