On Sun, 09 Nov 2008 10:24:33 -0600, Jim Redelfs
wrote:

In article , LouB
wrote:

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And you can bet that the INCUMBENT (former RBOC - Regional Bell
Operating Company), still subject to performance testing and
requirements, will provide service in the same emergency that is
SUPERIOR to the lesser-capable [cable TV company] phone service that is
less tested or required to comply with performance minimums.


When Ike hit here, cable phone was out for 28 hours (or more). Regular
phone service wasn't out at all.

Their (cable company's) battery backup lasted 4 hours, and it was
another 28 hours before they got a generator connected to the cable
node.

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