On Friday, April 16, 2021 at 8:56:07 PM UTC-5, Taxed and Spent wrote:
>
> On 4/16/2021 6:52 PM, wrote:
> >
> > Here, copper wiring is no more. Everything now is digital and copper
> > wiring is no longer installed or even maintained. The downside to
> > digital service is when electrical power is lost so is the phone service
> > and no internet service, either.
> >
> That is not necessarily true. And you need to have your phone and modem
> on a UPS.
>
That's quite possible but I'd rather have ALL my power back instead of just
the phone and modem powered by a $150 and up.
> >
> > A cell phone is useful for emergencies but if power is not available
> > for days then a car charging port is needed. Gary says he no longer
> > or soon will no longer have a vehicle. I can't see him sitting in a
> > restaurant for a few hours charging his phone.
> >
> Buy and keep charged a suitable battery, such as for jumping cars. A
> cell phone will last a LONG time on that baby.
>
> Plan ahead. Use your head.
>
When I lose power I just go to my car and charge the phone which is not
used that much. I don't need an extra battery when the ports in the car
are available. I use my head by not buying unnecessary items.