Also, the WWW isn't the "internet" either. There's also FTP, Telnet, Gopher, Ping, Finger, and more. Also, there are still a number of old-time BBS systems still working via dialup. US Robotics still makes modems, but they are USB dongles now. You can get one for less than $40. But you'll need to research the BBS numbers now before the info is gone.
I was on the internet before the WWW. There's nothing like using telnet to run software on a computer physically located halfway around the world, or using finger to see how many Cokes are in the drink machine in a physics building at some university in another state.
I would never be without a landline. I don't use a cellphone/tracking device. During storms, the electricity goes out and then the cell towers lose power. The regular phone system has battery backup. I have never had my phone service interrupted by a storm, even in the middle of a hurricane. Anyway, my internet comes through the phone lines.
It might be time to consider getting a landline just as a backup.
Also, the WWW isn't the "internet" either. There's also FTP, Telnet, Gopher, Ping, Finger, and more. Also, there are still a number of old-time BBS systems still working via dialup. US Robotics still makes modems, but they are USB dongles now. You can get one for less than $40. But you'll need to research the BBS numbers now before the info is gone.
I was on the internet before the WWW. There's nothing like using telnet to run software on a computer physically located halfway around the world, or using finger to see how many Cokes are in the drink machine in a physics building at some university in another state.
I imagine many are like our household. We no longer have a landline and dialup is unfortunately out of the question.
I would never be without a landline. I don't use a cellphone/tracking device. During storms, the electricity goes out and then the cell towers lose power. The regular phone system has battery backup. I have never had my phone service interrupted by a storm, even in the middle of a hurricane. Anyway, my internet comes through the phone lines.
It might be time to consider getting a landline just as a backup.