However if you have VOIP, not all VOIP providers support 911 but the ones that do want you to set a 911 address on your account itself, phone number or for a specific Analog telephone adapter - ATA Device from my understanding. I know our cable company provides phone service and the old modem had a sticker warning about VOIP and E911, not sure if the new one does or not since haven't looked at it too much.
It's probably best to just stick with 911. That's what calltakers are used to, and trying to route around 911 means you won't get the advantages built into that system (like priority handling, mapping, etc).