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tlniec

join:2004-08-02
Cedar Rapids, IA


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Due to high traffic levels, some people were unable to get a reliable cell signal. I'm not sure how the POTS network held up. But the bottom line is, when other forms of comm infrastructure were down, I think folks were probably VERY thankful to at least have internet access. That way they could, y'know, do things like e-mail family to let them know they're OK...


dsldude08
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join:2008-01-03
La Crosse, WI
It's always good to have multiple options (i.e. fail safes).

bogey780

join:2004-03-19
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I'm imagining POTS held up quite well till the remote terminals and central offices got flooded. Generally wet cable can be respliced fairly easy but a wet CO is a real tough cookie.
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