bob haller wrote:
In a true DISASTER a regular phone line will likely work.

Your cell phone is coded at activation as to access during
emergencies.


They were only doing that for a short time until someone realized the
law of unintended consequences applied. What if you are trapped or had
some valuable information or whatever and your phone doesn't work
because of some prioritization scheme?

Other than calling 911 a cell phone will likely go busy during a
emergency so first responders can use their cell phones


Thats why they need to use their own systems.