Storm Arwen - Why Power Cuts Left People Unable to Phone for Help

Power cuts caused by Storm Arwen have highlighted a potentially lethal problem in the home phone network's digital transformation. Traditional landlines are being phased out in favour of broadband-enabled phones reliant on electricity. As hundreds of thousands of households across northern England lost power, people in remote areas without a mobile reception were left unable to call for help.

Media Report - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cumbria-59564480