I've spent the last few days determining what BTL is doing and I've posted my complete findings on this thread:
http://www.vonage-forum.com/ftopic12433.html Essentially BTL is intercepting Vonage call setup messages and impersonating Vonage as they try to complete a connection to your VoIP adapter/software. BTL adds a fast busy message to the "handshake" and this prevents the calls from being connected.
Apparently BTL has the "right" to do whatever they want, at least that is what everyone seems to think. As visitors/residents/citizens, we should really be concerned with this type of communications "hijacking".
How long will it be before BTL does similar things to instant messages, emails and even basic web surfing? What happens when even more sinister technology is installed that monitors phone calls for voice signatures (on PSTN or VoIP calls)? What they are doing RIGHT NOW is considered hacking in the US and EU.
What is the line? When will they cross it?
It is important we establish clear privacy boundaries at they pertain to telecommincations.
Please make an effort to come to the PUC meeting in the city. This may not directly impact you today, but the negative momentum is plenty cause for concern.