Comment on A Longing for the Lost LandlineComments−sologoub6yThere’s a much more practical problem with landlines going away - VoIP needs external power to work. With PG&E power outages, cell and VoIP service was largely gone. Having a copper line is a safety concern in such situations.−falcolas6yYup, this combined with a guarantee of service for emergencies makes landlines irreplaceable for some people.
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There’s a much more practical problem with landlines going away - VoIP needs external power to work. With PG&E power outages, cell and VoIP service was largely gone. Having a copper line is a safety concern in such situations.
Yup, this combined with a guarantee of service for emergencies makes landlines irreplaceable for some people.