[BC] Dumping POTS lines (WAS:HD Radio Article)

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In a message dated 02/26/2006 9:40:55 PM Eastern Standard Time, 
robertm at broadcast.net writes:

> Be aware the telcos are laying off maintenance people. In NYC it included 
> those who 
>  maintained the backup power.  In the blackout landline telco failed and 
> remained out long 
>  after cell service was restored.  Primarily it was heat destruction due to 
> lack of air 
>  conditioning due to malfunctioning generators.

Have they re-hired those maint. people, yet? Did they learn their lesson? I 
hope so, on both counts.

Willie...