According to National Emergency Number Association (NENA), non-cordless, landline phones provide the most accurate and reliable way to dial 9-1-1. And most Americans don't realize that, according to a recent national survey. The survey revealed two-thirds of respondents don't realize that it is important to have a non-cordless, landline phone in the home - despite the potential for blackouts and electrical storms that can interrupt the power necessary for many phone technologies to operate.

A call to 9-1-1 that's placed from a non-cordless, landline phone provides potentially life-saving benefits by providing reliability and accurate emergency response information for at-home emergency calls. With a landline phone, an emergency dispatch center in an enhanced 9-1-1 service area will automatically receive your location - saving time and sometimes lives. And having a non-cordless phone is essential to keep you connected during a power outage.

Learn about Qwest-sponsored non-cordless phone giveaways in your area.

To learn about landline phone service available from Qwest including Digital Voice local and long distance service, call 1 800-244-1111 or visit www.qwest.com

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