Phone service information

What to know about Quad State Internet phone service.

This page collects published line pricing, number-port instructions, equipment terms, outage and E911 limitations, support contacts, and external complaint information for business and residential VoIP customers.

Published line pricing

Residential and business phone lines.

These prices cover the phone line. Equipment, installation, call-flow design, taxes, Internet requirements, and other options are confirmed for the actual service.

ServiceMonthly priceIncluded line features
Residential VoIP Line$25/monthCaller ID, voicemail, E911
Business VoIP Line$25/monthCaller ID, voicemail, E911, call forwarding

Equipment, taxes, number-port eligibility, advanced call-flow features, installation, and Internet requirements are reviewed with the customer and may affect the final service configuration or price. Services are governed by the Master Service Agreement.

Equipment and analog devices

A familiar phone jack is not a legacy copper line.

Quad State Internet can provide managed IP phones and, for approved uses, analog telephone adapters. The service behind both is VoIP.

Managed phone equipment

A one-time placement and setup charge may cover provisioning, configuration, installation, and onboarding. Unless the order says otherwise, a phone or adapter placed under this model remains Quad State Internet-owned and managed equipment rather than a customer-purchased asset.

Exact models and availability may change. See current business endpoint options and published setup charges on the business phone systems page.

Analog and life-safety warning

An analog jack from an ATA is not a traditional POTS circuit. It depends on local power, network equipment, and Internet or voice-network availability.

Fax machines, alarms, elevators, fire or life-safety panels, medical devices, modems, and similar equipment require compatibility review and should not be assumed to work over VoIP.

Power, Internet, and emergency calling

Understand when VoIP and E911 may be limited.

Interconnected VoIP can handle 911 calls, but it has dependencies and location considerations that differ from a traditional fixed copper phone line.

Important E911 service advisory

Quad State Internet phone service may be unavailable or limited during the circumstances below. Keep the service address current, keep warning information near the phone equipment, and tell us before changing where a phone is used.

  • Power loss: Phones, adapters, routers, switches, and other network equipment may stop working without electrical power.
  • Broadband or network failure: A failed Internet connection or local network can prevent a VoIP call from completing.
  • Equipment relocation: Moving a phone or adapter without updating its service address can send incomplete or incorrect location information with a 911 call.
  • A non-native number: A number associated with a different geographic area may not by itself identify the caller's current physical location.
  • Location-update delays: A new or changed service address may take time to become available through emergency location databases.
  • Unexpected use location: If equipment is used somewhere other than its registered location, emergency routing or response may be delayed.

Plan for an outage

VoIP may not function during a power or Internet outage. Battery backups may be available, but every battery has a limited runtime and must be charged, maintained, and replaced when needed.

A business that needs calling during an interruption should review power, network equipment, backup connectivity, and alternate ways to call as one continuity plan.

Keep the E911 address current

The E911 record must contain the phone's current service address. Contact Quad State Internet before moving a phone, adapter, or managed phone system to another address.

During a 911 call, provide the caller's exact location to the dispatcher whenever it is safe and possible to do so.

911Emergency assistance. The phone's E911 service address must remain current.
988Call or text the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline for free, confidential support.
811Call before digging to avoid damage to underground utilities.
Keeping an existing number

Do not cancel the old line before the port completes.

Number portability is often possible, but eligibility must be checked. Closing the existing account too early can interfere with the transfer.

What we generally need

  • The current provider's account information
  • A recent bill showing the number and account
  • Authorization from the customer responsible for the number

What happens next

Quad State Internet reviews portability, coordinates the requested date, and confirms the cutover plan. Keep the old service active until the port has been confirmed as complete.

Common questions

Phone service information FAQ

Will Quad State Internet phone service work during a power or Internet outage?

It may not. VoIP depends on working electrical power, local network equipment, and an active Internet connection. Battery backup, generator power, and alternate connectivity can reduce some risks, but every backup has limits and must be maintained.

What should I do before moving a phone to another address?

Contact Quad State Internet before moving phone equipment. The E911 record needs the phone's current service address, and location updates may take time to become available through emergency-calling systems.

Can I keep my current phone number?

Number portability is often possible when a number is eligible. Quad State Internet generally needs the current provider's account information, a recent bill, and customer authorization. Do not cancel the old line before the port is confirmed.

Is an analog adapter the same as a traditional copper phone line?

No. An analog telephone adapter presents a familiar phone jack, but the service is still VoIP and depends on power and network availability. Fax, alarm, elevator, fire, medical, modem, and life-safety uses require compatibility review.

Support and external complaints

Start with Quad State Internet support.

For phone-service help, E911 address updates, number-port questions, billing questions, or another service concern, contact us first so the team can review the account and service.

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