David Lesher wrote:

micky writes:

But what about FIOS. If there is a power failure at the exchange, do
they all have generators?

They better; a CO is required to have backup power and does.


I haven't seen a real Central Office in decades. Just small
switching centers that are being replaced with packet switching
hardware. Most are the size of a one car garage, to have room to store
spare boards & equipment.