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There have however been many major disasters where congestion or service impaired or shut down cellular internet access, so I think we do still need that lifeli

by benoau 2y ago

There have however been many major disasters where congestion or service impaired or shut down cellular internet access, so I think we do still need that lifeline... although I'd rather the radios be in cell phones since they're more likely to be with you and powered on in a disaster!

pessimizer 2y ago
> I'd rather the radios be in cell phones since they're more likely to be with you and powered on in a disaster! It would have to be a very short disaster, because your cell battery is going to die before the day is out. I've only changed the batteries in my AM/FM shower radio once since I bought it a decade ago.
- benoau 2y ago
  That's true but we also have a lot of simple solutions for charging cell phones: powerbanks, solar and hand winders, transfer power from a laptop, small generators, and on top of that is charging from vehicles. Electric cars might not even start in extreme weather events and gasoline usually faces immediate shortages.