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During severe weather, when the internet goes out, I can receive video updates on the weather situation with OTA TV. Even if cell service is available, it may be spotty or overloaded, and getting this info over a broadcast instead of through a network is simply using the right tool for the job.

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Maybe you need to get a more reliable internet provider, or switch to 4G.

Tell me you’ve never experienced a widespread natural disaster without saying it.

And your privilege of multiple ISPs and the ability to afford switching to one that may not be included with your rent.

I live in a part of the world with sustained 140mph winds for about four weeks a year.

We manage to keep power and comms running.

It's not so surprising that regular weather patterns can be prepared for.

I'm not talking about an individual problem, sometimes events cause issues that are regional in scope, not limited by ISP, and also result in degraded cell service. If you like, replace "severe" with "extreme".

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