Based on my career tied to broadband deployment, I'll assume wireline internet hasn't meaningfully improved in 20 years. They might have cable but rotting DSL s

Based on my career tied to broadband deployment, I'll assume wireline internet hasn't meaningfully improved in 20 years. They might have cable but rotting DSL seems more likely. All this to say that wired comms probably aren't disaster ready. Wireless expansions happen though and tend to be pretty robust - until there's an extended power outage. Ice storms, severe storm lines and wildfires are tough on electricity infrastructure and remote areas get repaired last. I guess that takes internet off the table, which supports your position. However, your position might not be at odds with the article. AM radio abandonment is (presently) tied to EVs and those are less practical the farther out you are. It may be a long time before common rural vehicles are impacted. Lastly, battery powered radios get dug out after disasters.