get a radio if you are really worried about talking to someone when the power goes out. personally, i never want to talk to anyone anytime
On Fri, Jun 20, 2008 at 9:09 PM, Allan Streib <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > > > It can be nonexistent, in fact. And in case of a prolonged power > > outage, the inability to charge the cell phone batteries will be a > > problem. I also doubt that every (any) cell tower has backup power. > > > > Which is also one of the things wrong with VOIP. > > Exactly. With VOIP you need both the utility electric and the > cable/internet provider to be "up". With "land line" telephone, you > only need the phone service (assuming you have at least one "old > fashioned" corded telephone in the house) > > I can't ever recall picking up the phone and not having dial tone. > Not once. Cable goes out with every heavy thunderstorm -- power about > that often as well. > > I do seem to recall seeing a diesel generator on a pad at most of the > cell phone towers I've seen close-up. I'm pretty sure they have > backup electricity at that point. > > Allan > -- > 1983 300D > > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
