Posted AT 8:21 PM EDT on 01/05/08
911 tragedy in Calgary reveals perils of VoIP
TORONTO AND CALGARY — An ambulance was dispatched in response to a 911 call about a toddler in distress, but the Internet phone service said paramedics went to the address it had on file – a home in Mississauga – not the new home in Calgary where the distraught family waited in vain for help.
The child died before an ambulance sent to the right place could get him to hospital Tuesday night.
The full text of this article has 943 words.
To continue reading this article, you will need to purchase this article.
Already have a member account? Login now
Pay-Per-View Offers To read the complete article, select one of the following options
Purchasing from globeandmail.com is quick and secure.
