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Re:How 20 mbps Internet can be slower than 8 mbps by Zev on Tuesday February 03, 2009 @07:10PM (#465012)
The Verizon fios phone service also dies if the electricity goes out.

Only if the power is out for > 8 hours or so. If you're without electricity that long, phone service might not be the biggest thing to consider (food that may go bad, for example is more important)

Re:How 20 mbps Internet can be slower than 8 mbps by biohacker42 on Wednesday February 04, 2009 @11:10AM (#465895)
Tell me all about it, while I remember the most recent north east ice storm.