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Originally Posted by Michael1954
I was changed over by Virgin Media several weeks ago. They said they were also going to install a second phone that would work in the event of a power cut, but I declined it.
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A couple of points about the demise of the 'copper landline':-
1) Not all cell towers have 'Uninterruptible Power Supplies' (UPS aka Battery Backup) and so will be off air during power failures. Generally this is a problem for rural areas but urban users would be wise to check if they have a mobile signal the next time they have a power failure.
2) Most of the boxes which will replace the existing 'Master Socket' have a socket for a second (traditional) phone as offered to Michael1954 HOWEVER this socket may be needed to connect your burglar alarm/emergency call button or some other system which uses the 'phone system. Also note that this socket will only work during a power failure if the box has its optional UPS fitted. Also note that the optional UPS has a relatively small capacity only about 10-15 minutes if the 'phone, burglar alarm or whatever is in actual use, it will last longer if the line is not in use. If you end up with such a system DO NOT ring round your friends to see if they have power, this will run down both your batteries and theirs!