08-12-2025, 04:50 PM
As odd as it sounds nowadays, I still live in the mountains where cell coverage might not always be 100% reliable. Usually, I have about 3 bars of signal on my cellphone, which is enough for cell service, but cloud cover and weather conditions like heavy snow can cut that out. As high speed internet relies on having power to operate, and since we usually go without power for a few weeks each year as hurricanes or ice storms cause havoc in the mountain terrain around here, I also have a landline phone.
Believe it or not, my local phone company still gives us an emergency dial up number for anyone with an old router to connect to. Most days, I have 1GB internet connection, but in a real emergency I can still Beeee... beeee.. boooop... errrrppp.... BRAAAAAKKKK... and connect via dial up to get email, text services, or other internet access.
Believe it or not, my local phone company still gives us an emergency dial up number for anyone with an old router to connect to. Most days, I have 1GB internet connection, but in a real emergency I can still Beeee... beeee.. boooop... errrrppp.... BRAAAAAKKKK... and connect via dial up to get email, text services, or other internet access.