>FIOS service has a short-lived battery backup. If the telco also >provided an inexpensive solar charger for the backup batteries, like the >PV trickle chargers that I've seen at the VW dealers, then FIOS would be >a more appealing service
That is a great idea. I would be far less resistant to getting FiOS if I didn't have to worry about the battery. Overall I think this is a major aspect of the service that I think they failed to think through. Maybe the gubment ought to get on their tails, like they tried to go after the cell providers over 911 service. Heck, I don't even use batteries to backup my sump pump because it won't be there when I need it most. My backup is a water-powered siphon. Can I get a water wheel to power my FiOS? ************************************************************************* ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *************************************************************************
