Originally Posted By: Doug_SE_MI
I've lost power, Internet and cell service, once all at the same time (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northeast_Blackout_of_2003).

I've never lost POTS...

And if I dial 911, they know immediately where the call originated, right down to the house, even if I can't tell them.

We use wireless phones through the house, but I keep a POTS plugged in in the master bedroom.


Its the opposite here. I've used my internet connection to report my power out a couple times and my (POT) phone out dozens of times. So my internet is been the most reliable, gas second, power third and phone last.