This statement may also be an attempt to be exempt for the FCC rules requiring interconnected VoIP services to offer E911 service. See
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. In particular, 9.3 defines an interconnected VoIP provider as "(3) Requires Internet protocol-compatible customer premises equipment (CPE)." While many VoIP providers allow use of CPE, they also allow a standard computer with special software to make and receive calls. This MAY get around the "requires" portion of this rule, allowing them to offer VoIP without E911 support. Just a thought, not a legal opinion!
Harold