said by Subaru :

Talk about a Very Not informed Customer!

said by mr sean :

Some of us here along the Gulf Coast keep an old style rotary phone handy for hurricane season...beacuse POTS will work when the power goes down.

said by Subaru :

Buy a UPS hook it up to the ONT and Hell a 2000VA would give you MORE then enough run time.

said by yock :

That's still far from bulletproof. I think the point is that people are uneasy in needing to rely on limited battery backup in case of dire emergency. That's the key, no matter how much capacity you have, it's still limited.

said by Subaru :

lets see... 2000VA gets you a little over 2 Hours on a Home PC.. Now given the ONT is not a home pc those 2 hours will go a long way.

If I'm correct someone did a Power draw test and it was very little.

said by Subaru :

lol that's why batteries have to be replaced, I understand "older" people don't like change but it's just something they will have to deal with.

But half these people that are complaining don't have Verizon serving them anyways so it's pointless.

said by yock :

I don't like changing my UPS batteries because they're damned expensive.

said by cableties :

First, if it was that kind of emergency, it's likely the phone lines will be down. That is why "prepared" folks have an emergency cellphone (active only for emergency purposes).

said by cableties :

First, if it was that kind of emergency, it's likely the phone lines will be down. That is why "prepared" folks have an emergency cellphone (active only for emergency purposes).
Second, If you are out of celltower range, then there are neighbors. They might not have Fios. Be social. I check on the elderly that live near me.

said by BarneyBadAss :

What are you guys whipering about.

said by BarneyBadAss :

Most houses are wired with at least 2 lines and many have more.

When I had FIOS installed; I had them install it on my 2nd line; so my Primary phone line is still pots....

What are you guys whipering about.

This is a no-brainer to solve.

said by yock :

I understand your perspective, you want new technology, you want to push the envelope. That's great, but most people want a safety net before they put their lives at risk over an unproven communication technology.

said by qdemn7 :

Then don't get FIOs if you're so paranoid.

How much bottled water do you keep on hand in case the power AND the water supply goes out?

How much canned and dried food do you keep in case of disaster?

Do you own and are prepared to use firearms for self-protection in case of a major disruption in civil government, or do you think that's only the Law Enforcement's job? Seeing that you live in Ohio, one of the most anti-gun states in the country.

You see you can WHAT IF? things into stupidity. That's what's wrong with this country today, too many Chicken Little's who really do think the sky is going to fall.

said by qdemn7 :

Did you read what I wrote? Ohio is one of the most anti-gun states in the US.

said by steven s :

So Ohio is more civilized than Texas. What's your point?

said by Transmaster :

Whisper, Whisper .....remember don't mess with Texas, like Wyoming we are both members of the gun culture. For us gun control is how well you can aim.

said by yock :

Fine, then it works for you. Some people aren't so keen on trusting that battery. Batteries don't last forever you know. The point is, emergency equipment should be as simple, minimal, and bulletproof as possible. FiOS doesn't meet that criteria.

I understand your perspective, you want new technology, you want to push the envelope. That's great, but most people want a safety net before they put their lives at risk over an unproven communication technology.

said by Subaru
If I'm correct someone did a Power draw test and it was very little.
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"Very little" is a relative term because of personal opinion, a Air Conditioner takes very little currect compared to a Metro train. Doyou have any numbers?

said by Subaru :

Buy a UPS hook it up to the ONT and Hell a 2000VA would give you MORE then enough run time.

said by mr sean :

Some of us here along the Gulf Coast keep an old style rotary phone handy for hurricane season...because POTS will work when the power goes down.

said by ITALIAN926 :

Not true.. SOME are on battery backups. verizon has backup generators in their C.O's

said by Artec :

Ok dude....r u kidding me? If a hurricane hits what the hell do you think goes on the telephone poles.

said by sporkme :

It's simple - Fios makes a fairly reliable phone service less reliable.

This summer we've got power problems all over again. Ask the folks in Queens how they'd like to have no phone service for 8 days.

said by Subaru :

What makes you think the POTS is going to work?

You understand they run on Back up batteries as well when the power goes out?

Talk about a Very Not informed Customer!

said by BSEE :

POTS is powered from the phone line itself... the 'backup' is done at the Central Office with a combination of Generators and Battery Backup...

You won't lose POTS after 10 hours of power outage.... you likely won't lose POTS after a week of power outage...

said by Subaru :

Who do you need to call 10-15 hours after the Power goes off?

said by Kearnstd :

ok what do they mean by the batteries fade after 10hrs?

do they slowly drain or is it from 10hrs of use because i can say this, nobody needs 10hrs of talk time when the power is out unless you plan to call 911 10 times and talk for an hour each call.

said by Primis1 :

So is this the BRR theory of "If we post the exact same story over and over again enough we can maybe make an issue of it"?

I swear, this same news story gets posted about once a week.

said by Primis1 :

So is this the BRR theory of "If we post the exact same story over and over again enough we can maybe make an issue of it"?

I swear, this same news story gets posted about once a week.

said by jsouth :

Here is a new question. What if you have AT&T or another provider and you want Verizon FIOS? Do they still remove the Copper line?

said by ctaul :

short answer no if you have another phone service you wont get fios

said by millerja01a :

Most ppl who have FIOS will have a cell phone. I understand the nature of FIOS in an emergency and my cell is my first backup. Knowing the closest pay phone (which can always dial 911, no charge) is another backup. But as others have said, if power has been out for that long then there's greater problems. Rely on your cell phone in situations like that. Have a prepaid calling card for emergencies only so you can use a pay phone.

In this time post 9/11 and Katrina, we now have to think of these things. I'm not relying on the government to take care of my and my family. We will have a plan.