Abstract: A method and system of receiving and handling emergency telephone calls from any source. The method and system provide a procedure and devices for transferring calls from a communications service provider to a packet switched network. On the network, the method and system associate a geographic location with the telephone number or device originating the call and determine an emergency call center to which the call should be routed. The call is routed to the call center via the packet switched network. The call is converted to a circuit switched format compatible with existing call center equipment and is presented to that equipment. A call center attendant answers the call and is presented with voice, a call back number, and caller location information. Other information may be proved as well. The method and system may provide verification of the geographic location of origin of the call.