The Natural Philosopher wrote:
> So are they simply not delivering an analogue service? Nor suppyling a
> POTS breakout box ?

Not for any new connnections at least in urban areas. Before I had ISDN,
not POTS, but I made sure there was at least one phone in the house that
depended on line supply only. Of course I used more comforable equipment
for everyday use but I did make sure I had a relaible fallback. No more.
My smartphone only reaches the next tower and that's grid powered too.

They say there is battery buffered emergency supply for cellphones but I
do wonder how much that promise is worth when the chips come down.


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