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One of the advantages of a landline in emergencies is that landline phones don't require their own electricity or batteries to operate.

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Interestingly, the Verizon FiOS landline that I got for free with my TV/internet package has a battery backup because it does require electricity. That is definitely true of traditional land lines, though.

Yes, copper. :)

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