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In VoIP service, you can actually dial 911 and be able to access the numb er. But the problem is, there is a limitation amidst its advanced features. When you call through your VoIP, the call operator will not be able to detect what number you are using since you are using VoIp. Therefore it may not be able to track down your exact location. But now there is an improved 911 feature that can deal with that type of problem. It is called E911! What you do is, you register your exact local address to your VoIP service provider so that it encodes it in the database so that when you have an emrgency and you happen to use your VoIP phone, they can still find you if you fail to give your location. Just make sure, first and foremost, that your provider is capable of the enhanced E911 service.