The odds of the power being out are more likely than a lack of network connection in the US, we tend to have generators or other power backups for cell towers and landlines even when the power goes out.
The odds of the power being out are more likely than a lack of network connection in the US, we tend to have generators or other power backups for cell towers and landlines even when the power goes out.
LilB0kChoy@lemm.ee 3 weeks ago
In the US, telephone land lines actually carry their own DC electrical charge which is provided by the telephone central office and travels through copper wires to each phone.
This is why, during a power outage in the US, a land line phone will typically continue to work. The exception being if the outage is large enough to also take out the central phone office.
spankmonkey@lemmy.world 3 weeks ago
The central phone office frequently has its own backup generators or independent power supplies which is what I was referring to.
LilB0kChoy@lemm.ee 3 weeks ago
Gotcha. That makes sense why the phones always seemed to work in every power outage. I wanted to mention the 48 volts DC setup because I’m not sure if that’s common or standard outside of the US.
spankmonkey@lemmy.world 3 weeks ago
Oh yeah, your comment was a great addition!