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My assumption is VM can move to packetcable VOIP services relatively easily (I assume this is what will happen anyway because it is common on other cable ISP's), the new modem has two telephone ports, I would guess they could also manufacture a voice gateway 'modem' with telephone port (possibly even with a battery for power outages) for people who just wanted a basic phone service and no internet service.

I'm certain this can be done and save money in the long run because from my experience the Virgin POTS system is not in the best of shape, it's had problems for years in this area and isn't reliable at all. Crossed line issues, dead line, outages every other month etc.

VM's phone service isn't value for money anyway in my opinion.