#landlines — Public Fediverse posts
Live and recent posts from across the Fediverse tagged #landlines, aggregated by home.social.
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📞😂 Oh no, Finland's #landlines finally took a dirt nap after 150 years, leaving #hipsters devastated over the loss of their rotary dial #nostalgia machines. Meanwhile, the rest of the world collectively yawns and scrolls past this analog tragedy on their #smartphones. 📱💤
https://www.euronews.com/next/2026/06/30/finlands-last-analogue-landline-phones-go-silent-after-150-years #Finland #AnalogTragedy #HackerNews #ngated -
📞😂 Oh no, Finland's #landlines finally took a dirt nap after 150 years, leaving #hipsters devastated over the loss of their rotary dial #nostalgia machines. Meanwhile, the rest of the world collectively yawns and scrolls past this analog tragedy on their #smartphones. 📱💤
https://www.euronews.com/next/2026/06/30/finlands-last-analogue-landline-phones-go-silent-after-150-years #Finland #AnalogTragedy #HackerNews #ngated -
Weird situation with our (and a neighbour's) landline. Yes, landline (weird eh!).
When trying to call in a prescription to pharmacy (via landline) message comes on saying that number does not exist. The number absolutely does exist, it's a pharmacy!
When calling the number via cell, no problem at all connecting. Our neighbour with a landline also had that "does not exist" message but can connect via cell. A friend in a different neighbourhood had no problem connecting via landline.
Do you think it's a neighbourhood carrier issue or the pharmacy's line? I'm thinking the former (and will try to connect with our provider). I told you it was weird! lol
#phone #landline #landlines #yyc #calgary #phoneProvider #phoneService
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Weird situation with our (and a neighbour's) landline. Yes, landline (weird eh!).
When trying to call in a prescription to pharmacy (via landline) message comes on saying that number does not exist. The number absolutely does exist, it's a pharmacy!
When calling the number via cell, no problem at all connecting. Our neighbour with a landline also had that "does not exist" message but can connect via cell. A friend in a different neighbourhood had no problem connecting via landline.
Do you think it's a neighbourhood carrier issue or the pharmacy's line? I'm thinking the former (and will try to connect with our provider). I told you it was weird! lol
#phone #landline #landlines #yyc #calgary #phoneProvider #phoneService
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Friday, May 29, 2026
Here's why that's a big deal: Sweden announces 16 Gripens for Ukraine -- IAEA reports communications blackout at Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant -- Ukraine strikes Tuapse oil refinery again, hits Russian military targets -- Russian oil refinery reportedly struck by Ukrainian drones in Volgograd ... and morehttps://activitypub.writeworks.uk/2026/05/friday-may-29-2026/
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Friday, May 29, 2026
Here's why that's a big deal: Sweden announces 16 Gripens for Ukraine -- IAEA reports communications blackout at Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant -- Ukraine strikes Tuapse oil refinery again, hits Russian military targets -- Russian oil refinery reportedly struck by Ukrainian drones in Volgograd ... and morehttps://activitypub.writeworks.uk/2026/05/friday-may-29-2026/
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Paratoi ar gyfer colli landlines analog.
Wedi penderfynu prynu dyfais i gysylltu'r ffôn i'r router.
Mae'r cwmni #VOIP newydd wedi bod yn wych. Dim cymaint y darparwr band llydan.
Aros nawr am mewnosodiad 'ffeibr llawn' cyn symud fy rhif i VOIP (gobeithio, stori hir).
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Paratoi ar gyfer colli landlines analog.
Wedi penderfynu prynu dyfais i gysylltu'r ffôn i'r router.
Mae'r cwmni #VOIP newydd wedi bod yn wych. Dim cymaint y darparwr band llydan.
Aros nawr am mewnosodiad 'ffeibr llawn' cyn symud fy rhif i VOIP (gobeithio, stori hir).
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Snapped this a while back. I could feel the age in this little vignette and just had grab a shot. Ya know, for posterity. Visually I really like the geometry in the lines of the walls, phones, paint, and counters.
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Very useful #TestNumbers (for #UK #IE #USA #CA and #MX ) for testing all kinds of #telephones (from your #mobilephone to #VOIP and even any remaining #landlines) - they provide the same level of tests that #Openreach and other telcos have access to, you can check if #DTMF is working well and that #codecs or poor #network conditions aren't mangling the audio..
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Very useful #TestNumbers (for #UK #IE #USA #CA and #MX ) for testing all kinds of #telephones (from your #mobilephone to #VOIP and even any remaining #landlines) - they provide the same level of tests that #Openreach and other telcos have access to, you can check if #DTMF is working well and that #codecs or poor #network conditions aren't mangling the audio..
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#SpaceX gets #FCC approval to launch 7,500 more #Starlink #satellites😱
by Anthony Ha
Sat, January 10, 2026Excerpt: "The Federal Communications Commission announced Friday that it has given SpaceX approval to launch another 7,500 of its second-generation Starlink satellites, for a total of 15,000 satellites worldwide.
"Beyond simply allowing SpaceX to launch more satellites and expand its high-speed internet coverage, the FCC says its decision also means Starlink satellites can operate across five frequencies to provide direct-to-cell connectivity outside the United States, along with supplemental coverage in the U.S.
"Reuters reports that SpaceX had requested approval for an additional 15,000 satellites, but the FCC said it would 'defer authorization of the remaining 14,988 proposed Gen2 Starlink satellites.'
"SpaceX must launch 50% of the approved Starlink satellites by December 1, 2028, and the remaining 50% by December 2031, the FCC says."
Read more:
https://tech.yahoo.com/science/articles/spacex-gets-fcc-approval-launch-221121996.html#KesslerSyndrome #SpaceDebris #KesslerEffect #LEO
#DarkSkies #Satellites #SpaceTrash #Landlines #SpacePollution -
#SpaceX gets #FCC approval to launch 7,500 more #Starlink #satellites😱
by Anthony Ha
Sat, January 10, 2026Excerpt: "The Federal Communications Commission announced Friday that it has given SpaceX approval to launch another 7,500 of its second-generation Starlink satellites, for a total of 15,000 satellites worldwide.
"Beyond simply allowing SpaceX to launch more satellites and expand its high-speed internet coverage, the FCC says its decision also means Starlink satellites can operate across five frequencies to provide direct-to-cell connectivity outside the United States, along with supplemental coverage in the U.S.
"Reuters reports that SpaceX had requested approval for an additional 15,000 satellites, but the FCC said it would 'defer authorization of the remaining 14,988 proposed Gen2 Starlink satellites.'
"SpaceX must launch 50% of the approved Starlink satellites by December 1, 2028, and the remaining 50% by December 2031, the FCC says."
Read more:
https://tech.yahoo.com/science/articles/spacex-gets-fcc-approval-launch-221121996.html#KesslerSyndrome #SpaceDebris #KesslerEffect #LEO
#DarkSkies #Satellites #SpaceTrash #Landlines #SpacePollution -
This will guarantee #KesslerSyndrome sooner than later!😱
As #SpaceX Works Toward 50K #Starlink Satellites, #China Eyes Deploying 200K
China's Institute of Radio Spectrum Utilization and Technological Innovation submits filings for two constellations, each of which could support 96,714 satellites, for a total of 193,428.
Michael Kan, January 12, 2026
Excerpt: "To counter China, the FCC has been expediting and streamlining its satellite approvals. This includes clearing SpaceX to operate another 7,500 satellites for its second-generation constellation. The regulator has also approved plans to operate Starlink satellites at lower orbits, from 340km to 485km. Currently, Starlink has over 9,400 orbiting satellites."
#SpaceDebris #KesslerEffect #LEO
#DarkSkies #Satellites #SpaceTrash #Landlines #SpacePollution -
This will guarantee #KesslerSyndrome sooner than later!😱
As #SpaceX Works Toward 50K #Starlink Satellites, #China Eyes Deploying 200K
China's Institute of Radio Spectrum Utilization and Technological Innovation submits filings for two constellations, each of which could support 96,714 satellites, for a total of 193,428.
Michael Kan, January 12, 2026
Excerpt: "To counter China, the FCC has been expediting and streamlining its satellite approvals. This includes clearing SpaceX to operate another 7,500 satellites for its second-generation constellation. The regulator has also approved plans to operate Starlink satellites at lower orbits, from 340km to 485km. Currently, Starlink has over 9,400 orbiting satellites."
#SpaceDebris #KesslerEffect #LEO
#DarkSkies #Satellites #SpaceTrash #Landlines #SpacePollution -
Well, I think this is a hyperbole -- there will still be coax (axe/coax?) and fiber and good ol' landlines. Of course, #ElonMusk is trying to cut subsidies to those projects to divert money to #Starlink access!
#KesslerSyndrome: Space debris may create a future with no internet, TV, or mobile phone
By Quamrul Haider, 19 January 2025
Excerpt: "If, indeed, satellites collide or go offline because of overcrowded LEO, critical services like internet, navigation (GPS), weather forecasts, cell phones, television and other space-based technologies could fail. Needless to say, this will cause widespread disruption to modern life. Imagine life without social media!"
#KesslerEffect #Starlink #LEO #DarkSkies #Satellites #SpaceTrash #Landlines #SpacePollution
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Well, I think this is a hyperbole -- there will still be coax (axe/coax?) and fiber and good ol' landlines. Of course, #ElonMusk is trying to cut subsidies to those projects to divert money to #Starlink access!
#KesslerSyndrome: Space debris may create a future with no internet, TV, or mobile phone
By Quamrul Haider, 19 January 2025
Excerpt: "If, indeed, satellites collide or go offline because of overcrowded LEO, critical services like internet, navigation (GPS), weather forecasts, cell phones, television and other space-based technologies could fail. Needless to say, this will cause widespread disruption to modern life. Imagine life without social media!"
#KesslerEffect #Starlink #LEO #DarkSkies #Satellites #SpaceTrash #Landlines #SpacePollution
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🚨 Breaking News: #Landlines cut in Iran! 📞 Apparently, the year is 2026, and #Iran just discovered the ancient art of landline sabotage to combat #protests. Meanwhile, the Internet is MIA, leaving Iranians to ponder life without cat videos and viral dances. 📵
https://www.iranintl.com/en/202601085355 #BreakingNews #InternetShutdown #DigitalDilemma #HackerNews #ngated -
🚨 Breaking News: #Landlines cut in Iran! 📞 Apparently, the year is 2026, and #Iran just discovered the ancient art of landline sabotage to combat #protests. Meanwhile, the Internet is MIA, leaving Iranians to ponder life without cat videos and viral dances. 📵
https://www.iranintl.com/en/202601085355 #BreakingNews #InternetShutdown #DigitalDilemma #HackerNews #ngated -
I came across this outside the local grocery store. And yes, there was a dial tone, despite the rust!
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I came across this outside the local grocery store. And yes, there was a dial tone, despite the rust!
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Record #SolarSuperstorm shrank Earth’s plasma shield 78%, #GPS at risk
Story by Alexander Clark, 12/1/2025
Excerpt: "Why this storm is a warning shot for the #SatelliteEconomy
"Even without a total collapse of the magnetosphere, the recent superstorm delivered a clear warning to the satellite industry. Constellations in low Earth orbit [#LEO], such as #SpaceX’s #Starlink or #OneWeb, already have to contend with atmospheric drag and radiation, but they usually operate well inside the magnetosphere’s protection. When the plasma shield shrinks, those satellites face a double challenge: increased drag from a heated upper atmosphere and a more hostile radiation environment that can degrade electronics and solar panels. The event that compressed Earth’s shield by nearly 80 percent effectively stress-tested the assumptions behind the rapid expansion of commercial space infrastructure, a point underscored in analyses of how a solar storm can threaten satellites when the magnetosphere is squeezed.
"For operators of navigation, communications, and Earth observation satellites in higher orbits, the implications are even more direct. Many of these spacecraft were designed based on historical records of geomagnetic storms that did not include such extreme compression of the magnetosphere, which means their shielding, redundancy, and fault management systems may not fully account for the conditions seen in this event. As I look at the trajectory of the satellite economy, with thousands of new platforms planned for launch in the coming years, the lesson is clear: space weather resilience can no longer be treated as a niche concern. It has to be built into hardware design, constellation architecture, and operational playbooks from the start, or the next superstorm could turn a profitable orbital network into a liability overnight.
"Preparing for the next superstorm in a crowded sky
"The recent compression of Earth’s plasma shield did not trigger the kind of global blackout or navigation collapse that worst-case scenarios envision, but it came close enough to expose the seams in current preparedness. Space weather forecasting has improved, yet the lead times and confidence levels are still limited, especially for the most extreme events. To protect GPS, power grids, and other critical systems, operators need not just alerts that a storm is coming but actionable guidance on how severe the magnetospheric compression is likely to be, which orbits will be most exposed, and how long the elevated risk will last, insights that depend on the kind of multi-satellite observations and modeling showcased in the reconstruction of this storm.
"As I weigh the evidence, the path forward looks less like a single technological fix and more like a layered strategy. That means hardening satellites and ground infrastructure against radiation and induced currents, building redundancy into navigation and timing systems so that GPS is not a single point of failure, and integrating space weather scenarios into everything from grid planning to aviation routing. It also means improving public communication so that when the next superstorm hits, people understand both the seriousness of a 78 percent shrinkage of Earth’s plasma shield and the practical steps being taken to manage the risk. The recent event was a vivid reminder that our digital civilization is built inside a magnetic cocoon that can flex and falter, and that planning for those moments is no longer optional."
#SolarSuperstorm #SolarFlares #Magnetosphere #MagnetosphericCompression #Satellites #SpaceIndustry #DarkSkies #SpaceJunk #InternetOutages #KesslerSyndrome #CarringtonEvent #SystemVulnerabilities #ConnectedGrids #TechDisruption #DisruptiveTechnology
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Record #SolarSuperstorm shrank Earth’s plasma shield 78%, #GPS at risk
Story by Alexander Clark, 12/1/2025
Excerpt: "Why this storm is a warning shot for the #SatelliteEconomy
"Even without a total collapse of the magnetosphere, the recent superstorm delivered a clear warning to the satellite industry. Constellations in low Earth orbit [#LEO], such as #SpaceX’s #Starlink or #OneWeb, already have to contend with atmospheric drag and radiation, but they usually operate well inside the magnetosphere’s protection. When the plasma shield shrinks, those satellites face a double challenge: increased drag from a heated upper atmosphere and a more hostile radiation environment that can degrade electronics and solar panels. The event that compressed Earth’s shield by nearly 80 percent effectively stress-tested the assumptions behind the rapid expansion of commercial space infrastructure, a point underscored in analyses of how a solar storm can threaten satellites when the magnetosphere is squeezed.
"For operators of navigation, communications, and Earth observation satellites in higher orbits, the implications are even more direct. Many of these spacecraft were designed based on historical records of geomagnetic storms that did not include such extreme compression of the magnetosphere, which means their shielding, redundancy, and fault management systems may not fully account for the conditions seen in this event. As I look at the trajectory of the satellite economy, with thousands of new platforms planned for launch in the coming years, the lesson is clear: space weather resilience can no longer be treated as a niche concern. It has to be built into hardware design, constellation architecture, and operational playbooks from the start, or the next superstorm could turn a profitable orbital network into a liability overnight.
"Preparing for the next superstorm in a crowded sky
"The recent compression of Earth’s plasma shield did not trigger the kind of global blackout or navigation collapse that worst-case scenarios envision, but it came close enough to expose the seams in current preparedness. Space weather forecasting has improved, yet the lead times and confidence levels are still limited, especially for the most extreme events. To protect GPS, power grids, and other critical systems, operators need not just alerts that a storm is coming but actionable guidance on how severe the magnetospheric compression is likely to be, which orbits will be most exposed, and how long the elevated risk will last, insights that depend on the kind of multi-satellite observations and modeling showcased in the reconstruction of this storm.
"As I weigh the evidence, the path forward looks less like a single technological fix and more like a layered strategy. That means hardening satellites and ground infrastructure against radiation and induced currents, building redundancy into navigation and timing systems so that GPS is not a single point of failure, and integrating space weather scenarios into everything from grid planning to aviation routing. It also means improving public communication so that when the next superstorm hits, people understand both the seriousness of a 78 percent shrinkage of Earth’s plasma shield and the practical steps being taken to manage the risk. The recent event was a vivid reminder that our digital civilization is built inside a magnetic cocoon that can flex and falter, and that planning for those moments is no longer optional."
#SolarSuperstorm #SolarFlares #Magnetosphere #MagnetosphericCompression #Satellites #SpaceIndustry #DarkSkies #SpaceJunk #InternetOutages #KesslerSyndrome #CarringtonEvent #SystemVulnerabilities #ConnectedGrids #TechDisruption #DisruptiveTechnology
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New Design Trend: People #Downgrading 'Smart' #Homes to #Analog 'Dumb' Homes, Some with #Landlines and Offline #Appliances
#smarthome #dumbHome #privacy #surveillance -
New Design Trend: People #Downgrading 'Smart' #Homes to #Analog 'Dumb' Homes, Some with #Landlines and Offline #Appliances
#smarthome #dumbHome #privacy #surveillance -
🐻📞 "Breaking News: #Maine #middle #schoolers discover ancient technology! Nostalgic parents introduce them to the mystical world of, wait for it... landlines! Because nothing screams 'modern parenting' like dragging your kids back to the #90s to dodge the dystopian social media mess. 😂📟"
https://stevedylandev.bearblog.dev/resurrect-the-old-web/ #landlines #nostalgia #parenting #technology #HackerNews #ngated -
🐻📞 "Breaking News: #Maine #middle #schoolers discover ancient technology! Nostalgic parents introduce them to the mystical world of, wait for it... landlines! Because nothing screams 'modern parenting' like dragging your kids back to the #90s to dodge the dystopian social media mess. 😂📟"
https://stevedylandev.bearblog.dev/resurrect-the-old-web/ #landlines #nostalgia #parenting #technology #HackerNews #ngated -
This article does not mention common sense stuff -- like making printed copies of important documents, storing data on external hard drives, or having a Ham radios and/or walkie talkies or mesh networks!
Experts Warn The #Internet Will Go Down In A Big Way — And You'd Better Be Ready
Story by Geoff Williams, 9/23/2025
"It’s bad enough when the internet goes down for a few hours because your power went out after a storm, but what if the internet went down indefinitely, sort of everywhere? What if your state or an entire region of the country lacked the internet or electricity because of a cyberattack or something innocuous, like problems with an aging grid or the federal government forgot to pay a bill?"
Read more (pretty lame -- reads like a #Starlink advert):
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/experts-warn-the-internet-will-go-down-in-a-big-way-and-you-d-better-be-ready/ar-AA1N8R1x?ocid=winp2fptaskbarhoverent&cvid=68d30a5c5f7c45d5a5daae8e70321664&ei=24#InternetOutages #KesslerSyndrome #CarringtonEvent #cyberattacks #1000SIMCards #CyberAttacks #SystemVulnerabilities #ConnectedGrids #TechDisruption #DisruptiveTechnology
#Landlines #TechVulnerability #OneThousandSIMCards #Malware #Stuxnet -
This article does not mention common sense stuff -- like making printed copies of important documents, storing data on external hard drives, or having a Ham radios and/or walkie talkies or mesh networks!
Experts Warn The #Internet Will Go Down In A Big Way — And You'd Better Be Ready
Story by Geoff Williams, 9/23/2025
"It’s bad enough when the internet goes down for a few hours because your power went out after a storm, but what if the internet went down indefinitely, sort of everywhere? What if your state or an entire region of the country lacked the internet or electricity because of a cyberattack or something innocuous, like problems with an aging grid or the federal government forgot to pay a bill?"
Read more (pretty lame -- reads like a #Starlink advert):
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/experts-warn-the-internet-will-go-down-in-a-big-way-and-you-d-better-be-ready/ar-AA1N8R1x?ocid=winp2fptaskbarhoverent&cvid=68d30a5c5f7c45d5a5daae8e70321664&ei=24#InternetOutages #KesslerSyndrome #CarringtonEvent #cyberattacks #1000SIMCards #CyberAttacks #SystemVulnerabilities #ConnectedGrids #TechDisruption #DisruptiveTechnology
#Landlines #TechVulnerability #OneThousandSIMCards #Malware #Stuxnet -
1,000 SIM cards, eh? Hmmmm...🤔
A plot could have caused #CellPhone chaos. It's part of a troubling trend.
The discovery of thousands of devices that could have wiped out communications in #NewYorkCity comes after a series of #cyberattacks targeting the US.
by N'dea Yancey-Bragg, Will Carless, and Michael Loria
September 23, 2025Excerpt: "The discovery of a vast telecommunications network that authorities say was capable of wiping out cellular communications in the nation's largest city is just the latest in a steady series of high-profile plots targeting critical #infrastructure.
"With the right amount of resources, bad actors can shut down anything from hospitals to gas #pipelines, according to Kevin Butler, director of the Florida Institute for Cybersecurity Research.
" 'What we're really seeing is how cyber attacks can be targeting various aspects of critical infrastructure and in very meaningful ways,' said Butler. "Even things like our water infrastructure or the #electricgrid.
"What happened in New York City?
"Investigators found more than 300 co-located SIM servers and 100,000 SIM cards in the New York tri-state area. The Secret Service said it moved quickly to dismantle the network given its proximity to a meeting of the U.N. General Assembly.
"The devices allowed for anonymous, encrypted communication, which enabled criminal organizations to operate undetected, according to Matt McCool, special agent in charge of the Secret Service field office in New York. McCool said the network could have been used to disable cell phone towers, disrupt emergency communications, and shut down the city's cellular networks.
"Telecommunications devices discovered throughout the New York tristate area that the U.S. Secret Service claimed 'were used to conduct multiple telecommunications-related threats directed towards senior U.S. government officials.'
"It's not yet clear who is behind the plot in New York or what their intentions were, but Butler said the level of sophistication indicates the perpetrators are likely a highly organized group, like a foreign government or non-state actor.
"And though attacks against telecom providers are not unusual, this kind of brute force method is almost unheard of, said Butler, a professor of computer and information science and engineering at the University of Florida. Though fraudsters sometimes amass SIM cards to execute scams, Butler said those operations typically involved 'a couple thousand at most.'
" 'My initial reaction is this is a very large scale attack,' Butler said. 'I've never heard of somebody putting 100,000 #SIMCards together in such a coordinated way.' "
Archived version:
https://archive.ph/nWu9B#1000SIMCards #CyberAttack #SystemVulnerabilities #ConnectedGrids #TechDisruption #DisruptiveTechnology
#Landlines #TechVulnerability #OneThousandSIMCards -
1,000 SIM cards, eh? Hmmmm...🤔
A plot could have caused #CellPhone chaos. It's part of a troubling trend.
The discovery of thousands of devices that could have wiped out communications in #NewYorkCity comes after a series of #cyberattacks targeting the US.
by N'dea Yancey-Bragg, Will Carless, and Michael Loria
September 23, 2025Excerpt: "The discovery of a vast telecommunications network that authorities say was capable of wiping out cellular communications in the nation's largest city is just the latest in a steady series of high-profile plots targeting critical #infrastructure.
"With the right amount of resources, bad actors can shut down anything from hospitals to gas #pipelines, according to Kevin Butler, director of the Florida Institute for Cybersecurity Research.
" 'What we're really seeing is how cyber attacks can be targeting various aspects of critical infrastructure and in very meaningful ways,' said Butler. "Even things like our water infrastructure or the #electricgrid.
"What happened in New York City?
"Investigators found more than 300 co-located SIM servers and 100,000 SIM cards in the New York tri-state area. The Secret Service said it moved quickly to dismantle the network given its proximity to a meeting of the U.N. General Assembly.
"The devices allowed for anonymous, encrypted communication, which enabled criminal organizations to operate undetected, according to Matt McCool, special agent in charge of the Secret Service field office in New York. McCool said the network could have been used to disable cell phone towers, disrupt emergency communications, and shut down the city's cellular networks.
"Telecommunications devices discovered throughout the New York tristate area that the U.S. Secret Service claimed 'were used to conduct multiple telecommunications-related threats directed towards senior U.S. government officials.'
"It's not yet clear who is behind the plot in New York or what their intentions were, but Butler said the level of sophistication indicates the perpetrators are likely a highly organized group, like a foreign government or non-state actor.
"And though attacks against telecom providers are not unusual, this kind of brute force method is almost unheard of, said Butler, a professor of computer and information science and engineering at the University of Florida. Though fraudsters sometimes amass SIM cards to execute scams, Butler said those operations typically involved 'a couple thousand at most.'
" 'My initial reaction is this is a very large scale attack,' Butler said. 'I've never heard of somebody putting 100,000 #SIMCards together in such a coordinated way.' "
Archived version:
https://archive.ph/nWu9B#1000SIMCards #CyberAttack #SystemVulnerabilities #ConnectedGrids #TechDisruption #DisruptiveTechnology
#Landlines #TechVulnerability #OneThousandSIMCards -
Oooooh... Tell me more!
Secret Service dismantles threat around UN capable of crippling NYC cell service
By Mike Balsamo
September 23, 2025NEW YORK (AP) — "While close to 150 world leaders prepared to descend on Manhattan for the U.N. General Assembly, the U.S. Secret Service was quietly dismantling a massive hidden telecom network across the New York area — a system investigators say could have crippled cell towers, jammed 911 calls and flooded networks with chaos at the very moment the city was most vulnerable.
"The cache, made up of more than 300 SIM servers packed with over 100,000 SIM cards and clustered within 35 miles of the United Nations, represents one of the most sweeping communications threats uncovered on U.S. soil. Investigators warn the system could have blacked out cellular service in a city that relies on it not only for daily life but for emergency response and counterterrorism.
"Coming as foreign leaders filled midtown hotels and motorcades clogged Manhattan, officials say the takedown highlights a new frontier of risk: plots aimed at the invisible infrastructure that keeps a modern city connected.
"The network was uncovered as part of a broader Secret Service investigation into telecommunications threats targeting senior government officials, according to investigators. Spread across multiple sites, the servers functioned like banks of mock cellphones, able to generate mass calls and texts, overwhelm local networks and mask encrypted communications criminals, officials said."
https://apnews.com/article/unga-threat-telecom-service-sim-93734f76578bc9ca22d93a8e91fd9c76
#TechDisruption #DisruptiveTechnology #Landlines #TechVulnerability
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Oooooh... Tell me more!
Secret Service dismantles threat around UN capable of crippling NYC cell service
By Mike Balsamo
September 23, 2025NEW YORK (AP) — "While close to 150 world leaders prepared to descend on Manhattan for the U.N. General Assembly, the U.S. Secret Service was quietly dismantling a massive hidden telecom network across the New York area — a system investigators say could have crippled cell towers, jammed 911 calls and flooded networks with chaos at the very moment the city was most vulnerable.
"The cache, made up of more than 300 SIM servers packed with over 100,000 SIM cards and clustered within 35 miles of the United Nations, represents one of the most sweeping communications threats uncovered on U.S. soil. Investigators warn the system could have blacked out cellular service in a city that relies on it not only for daily life but for emergency response and counterterrorism.
"Coming as foreign leaders filled midtown hotels and motorcades clogged Manhattan, officials say the takedown highlights a new frontier of risk: plots aimed at the invisible infrastructure that keeps a modern city connected.
"The network was uncovered as part of a broader Secret Service investigation into telecommunications threats targeting senior government officials, according to investigators. Spread across multiple sites, the servers functioned like banks of mock cellphones, able to generate mass calls and texts, overwhelm local networks and mask encrypted communications criminals, officials said."
https://apnews.com/article/unga-threat-telecom-service-sim-93734f76578bc9ca22d93a8e91fd9c76
#TechDisruption #DisruptiveTechnology #Landlines #TechVulnerability
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"With dove season in full swing, we ask all our customers to please be
mindful of their surroundings and avoid shooting doves on or near
fiber/electric lines."- Lexington Electric Systems, from the NANOG mailing list
This must be a very #US centric problem of #Internet service providers.
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"With dove season in full swing, we ask all our customers to please be
mindful of their surroundings and avoid shooting doves on or near
fiber/electric lines."- Lexington Electric Systems, from the NANOG mailing list
This must be a very #US centric problem of #Internet service providers.
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I guess that would put a wrench into #BAU (#BusinessAsUsual), eh?
How Dangerous Would a #KesslerSyndrome Be for Satellites?
By Matthias Binder, M.Sc., July 28, 2025
"The sheer number of satellites orbiting Earth today is truly staggering. According to the European Space Agency, there are over 10,000 active and inactive satellites circling our planet, a number that has more than doubled in the past five years. The launch of mega-constellations, like #SpaceX’s Starlink, has poured thousands of new objects into #LowEarthOrbit (#LEO), making it a busy and hazardous neighborhood. This crowding means that even a single collision could set off a disastrous chain reaction. The buildup of #SpaceJunk is not just a minor inconvenience—it’s a ticking time bomb. As one NASA engineer put it recently, 'We’re reaching a point of no return if we don’t act soon.' The risk is not hypothetical; it’s a growing, daily concern for satellite operators worldwide.
Understanding the Kessler Syndrome Phenomenon
"Kessler Syndrome is a chilling scenario where space debris collides, creating more debris in a runaway cascade. First described by NASA scientist Donald J. Kessler in 1978, this theoretical chain reaction would make certain orbits so littered with debris that satellites could no longer operate safely. In recent interviews, space experts warn that every new collision increases the risk of triggering such a syndrome. The latest studies from 2024 highlight that the density of objects in popular orbits is fast approaching critical thresholds. 'It’s like a cosmic traffic jam,' one astrophysicist said, 'except every fender bender makes the road even more dangerous.' This phenomenon isn’t just science fiction—it’s a looming threat that could upend modern life.
What Happens During a Debris Cascade?
"When two objects collide in orbit, the result is a spray of thousands of new fragments. Each of these fragments can travel at speeds greater than 27,000 kilometers per hour. Even something as small as a paint fleck has the potential to puncture or destroy a satellite at these velocities. The U.S. Space Surveillance Network is currently tracking more than 36,000 pieces of debris larger than 10 centimeters, but the real number of smaller, untrackable fragments is believed to be in the millions. The more debris there is, the higher the chance that satellites will be hit, creating even more debris. This is the catastrophic feedback loop that defines Kessler Syndrome, and the consequences are almost impossible to contain once it begins.
"Satellites form the backbone of today’s global communications, navigation, and weather monitoring. A significant increase in debris would put all of these services at risk. The International Space Station has had to maneuver multiple times in the past year to avoid potential collisions with debris, and commercial satellites have reported dozens of close calls. A sudden #DebrisCascade could render some orbits completely unusable, especially in low Earth orbit, where most satellites operate. Operators would face higher insurance premiums, more frequent maneuvers, and the very real possibility of losing multi-million-dollar hardware. The threat is so severe that, according to the Secure World Foundation, some satellite companies are already reconsidering future launches into crowded orbits.
"The satellite industry is a powerhouse, with a market value exceeding $400 billion. If Kessler Syndrome were triggered, the immediate cost of lost satellites could run into the tens of billions. But the real financial blow would come from the collapse of satellite-dependent industries. Think about GPS navigation, financial transactions, television, and disaster forecasting—all could be crippled. Insurance companies are already hiking premiums for satellites operating in high-risk orbits. A major debris event could cause a ripple effect, leading to job losses and economic instability in sectors that rely on reliable satellite data. As one economist recently said, 'A single catastrophic event in space could shatter global markets overnight.' "
Read more:
https://climatecosmos.com/climate-news/how-dangerous-would-a-kessler-syndrome-be-for-satellites/#KesslerEffect #GrindingHalt #GPS #Satellites #LandLines #Fiber
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I guess that would put a wrench into #BAU (#BusinessAsUsual), eh?
How Dangerous Would a #KesslerSyndrome Be for Satellites?
By Matthias Binder, M.Sc., July 28, 2025
"The sheer number of satellites orbiting Earth today is truly staggering. According to the European Space Agency, there are over 10,000 active and inactive satellites circling our planet, a number that has more than doubled in the past five years. The launch of mega-constellations, like #SpaceX’s Starlink, has poured thousands of new objects into #LowEarthOrbit (#LEO), making it a busy and hazardous neighborhood. This crowding means that even a single collision could set off a disastrous chain reaction. The buildup of #SpaceJunk is not just a minor inconvenience—it’s a ticking time bomb. As one NASA engineer put it recently, 'We’re reaching a point of no return if we don’t act soon.' The risk is not hypothetical; it’s a growing, daily concern for satellite operators worldwide.
Understanding the Kessler Syndrome Phenomenon
"Kessler Syndrome is a chilling scenario where space debris collides, creating more debris in a runaway cascade. First described by NASA scientist Donald J. Kessler in 1978, this theoretical chain reaction would make certain orbits so littered with debris that satellites could no longer operate safely. In recent interviews, space experts warn that every new collision increases the risk of triggering such a syndrome. The latest studies from 2024 highlight that the density of objects in popular orbits is fast approaching critical thresholds. 'It’s like a cosmic traffic jam,' one astrophysicist said, 'except every fender bender makes the road even more dangerous.' This phenomenon isn’t just science fiction—it’s a looming threat that could upend modern life.
What Happens During a Debris Cascade?
"When two objects collide in orbit, the result is a spray of thousands of new fragments. Each of these fragments can travel at speeds greater than 27,000 kilometers per hour. Even something as small as a paint fleck has the potential to puncture or destroy a satellite at these velocities. The U.S. Space Surveillance Network is currently tracking more than 36,000 pieces of debris larger than 10 centimeters, but the real number of smaller, untrackable fragments is believed to be in the millions. The more debris there is, the higher the chance that satellites will be hit, creating even more debris. This is the catastrophic feedback loop that defines Kessler Syndrome, and the consequences are almost impossible to contain once it begins.
"Satellites form the backbone of today’s global communications, navigation, and weather monitoring. A significant increase in debris would put all of these services at risk. The International Space Station has had to maneuver multiple times in the past year to avoid potential collisions with debris, and commercial satellites have reported dozens of close calls. A sudden #DebrisCascade could render some orbits completely unusable, especially in low Earth orbit, where most satellites operate. Operators would face higher insurance premiums, more frequent maneuvers, and the very real possibility of losing multi-million-dollar hardware. The threat is so severe that, according to the Secure World Foundation, some satellite companies are already reconsidering future launches into crowded orbits.
"The satellite industry is a powerhouse, with a market value exceeding $400 billion. If Kessler Syndrome were triggered, the immediate cost of lost satellites could run into the tens of billions. But the real financial blow would come from the collapse of satellite-dependent industries. Think about GPS navigation, financial transactions, television, and disaster forecasting—all could be crippled. Insurance companies are already hiking premiums for satellites operating in high-risk orbits. A major debris event could cause a ripple effect, leading to job losses and economic instability in sectors that rely on reliable satellite data. As one economist recently said, 'A single catastrophic event in space could shatter global markets overnight.' "
Read more:
https://climatecosmos.com/climate-news/how-dangerous-would-a-kessler-syndrome-be-for-satellites/#KesslerEffect #GrindingHalt #GPS #Satellites #LandLines #Fiber
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If I want a landline, should I pay Verizon for phone support over their fiber, or is there some indie SIP solution that would be equivalent? Like, Verizon would just be providing an Internet phone, right? Can't I get that anywhere on the Internet? Verizon doesn't provide Plain Old Telephone Service anymore in Philly, does it?
https://www.verizon.com/home/phone/A crucial use case is calling emergency numbers, so I need to figure that out even if it's difficult.
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If I want a landline, should I pay Verizon for phone support over their fiber, or is there some indie SIP solution that would be equivalent? Like, Verizon would just be providing an Internet phone, right? Can't I get that anywhere on the Internet? Verizon doesn't provide Plain Old Telephone Service anymore in Philly, does it?
https://www.verizon.com/home/phone/A crucial use case is calling emergency numbers, so I need to figure that out even if it's difficult.
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CW: CW - #StarTrek #StrangeNewWorlds spoilers
@allstartrek #Landlines have their uses!!!
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CW: CW - #StarTrek #StrangeNewWorlds spoilers
@allstartrek #Landlines have their uses!!!
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Speaking of landlines;
"... the Commerce Commission is taking One NZ to court, alleging a failure to 'inform and protect' vulnerable customers by ensuring they're told how to call 111 during a power cut.
Telecommunications Commissioner Tristan Gilbertson said a number of New Zealanders still relied on landlines and had no alternative if they stopped working."
#LeonardPowell, 2024
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/media-technology/515424/time-running-out-for-nz-s-copper-phone-network
#Telecommunications #LandLines #POTS #EmergencyServices #CommerceCommission
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Speaking of landlines;
"... the Commerce Commission is taking One NZ to court, alleging a failure to 'inform and protect' vulnerable customers by ensuring they're told how to call 111 during a power cut.
Telecommunications Commissioner Tristan Gilbertson said a number of New Zealanders still relied on landlines and had no alternative if they stopped working."
#LeonardPowell, 2024
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/media-technology/515424/time-running-out-for-nz-s-copper-phone-network
#Telecommunications #LandLines #POTS #EmergencyServices #CommerceCommission
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Some pointers from "The Eye of Every Storm - #Anarchist Response to Hurricane Helene"
#CrimethInc, 2024-11-13
"At the end of September 2024, western North Carolina and the surrounding states experienced 30 inches of rainfall over two days when an unnamed storm collided with Hurricane Helene over the mountains of Southern Appalachia. The resulting catastrophe laid waste to the entire region. At a time when #misinformation, rising #authoritarianism, and disasters exacerbated by industrially-produced climate change are creating a feedback loop of escalating crisis, it’s crucial to understand #DisasterResponse as an integral part of community defense and strategize about how this can play a part in movements for liberation. In the following reflection, a local anarchist involved in longstanding disaster response efforts in #Appalachia recounts the lessons that they have learned over the past six weeks and offers advice about how to prepare for the disasters to come.
"The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration estimated that Hurricane Helene poured 40 trillion gallons of water on the region. This caused an estimated 1800 landslides; it damaged over 160 municipal water and sewer systems, at least 6000 miles of roads, more than 1000 bridges and culverts, and an estimated 126,000 homes. There have been over 230 confirmed deaths across six states with many still missing.
"The entire region was completely cut off from the outside world for a day or more, with all major roads shut down by landslides, collapsed bridges, and downed trees. Water, power, internet and cell service all went down within hours of the hurricane arriving, and remained down for days or, in some areas, weeks. There are still communities that will likely not have electricity for another three months because the roads that the power company would use no longer exist. Six weeks into this disaster, there are still tens of thousands of people who lack access to drinkable water. Not only have thousands of homes been wiped off the map—in many cases, the land they rested on no longer exists. Massive landslides have scoured canyons 30 feet deep, exposing bedrock that has not seen the light of day for tens of thousands of years. The torrential floods moved so much earth and caused so many rivers to change course that scientists have designated the hurricane a 'geological event.'
"In response, a beautiful web of mutual aid networks has emerged, saving countless lives by bringing in #EssentialSupplies, providing #MedicalCare, setting up neighborhood #WaterDistribution centers, #SolarChargingStations, #SatelliteInternetHubs, free #kitchens, free #childcare, and more. Name a need and there are folks out here who have self-organized to meet it. We share these lessons we have learned in hopes of helping others to prepare for similar situations, aiming to increase our capacity to build autonomous infrastructure for the long haul.
Start Preparing Now
"There is no time like the present to get organized.
"Our mutual aid group has been around for almost eight years. Within 72 hours of the floodwaters receding, we had a functioning mutual aid hub and were mobilizing folks to check on missing people and #ChainsawCrews to cut people out of their homes and open up roads. We were only able to do these things because we had already put in the work in our community to build the trust and relationships that are so vital in times of crisis.
"While we are a small group, we have an extensive network of friends and allies that has grown throughout years of smaller-scale mutual aid and organizing efforts. The best way to prepare for a disaster is not to stockpile supplies, but to build trust in your community and nurture a healthy web of relationships. The best way to accomplish this is to start doing mutual aid projects in your community before an acute crisis arises. This will give you practice operating as a group and organizing logistics, and it will also connect you with others you wouldn’t otherwise meet and show them that they can count on you. Because of the work we had already put in, when the crisis hit, people turned to us and spread the word that we are a good group to funnel supplies and money through. You can only build that kind of reputation by putting in the work now.
Communications
"One of the biggest initial challenges we faced was that most means of communication went offline for between 24 hours and several weeks, depending on where you lived. That includes #landlines, #CellPhones, and internet. We can’t stress enough the importance of having multiple back-up options in place to be ready for a situation like this. First of all, make sure you have a place and time established in advance where folks know they can find each other in the event of a disaster. This is probably a good idea even if communications don’t go offline—nothing beats face-to-face communication.
"Satellite internet was invaluable during the first couple of weeks. For some particularly hard-hit communities, it remains the only means of communication six weeks into this disaster. Unfortunately, #Starlink, which is owned by the white supremacist Elon Musk, has proven to be the most useful and the easiest to set up in a disaster scenario. We know from past experience that he is eager to suppress social movements that use his companies’ services. There are other companies that provide satellite internet, but it tends to be slower, with significant data limits. These are generally not mobile systems and would be challenging to set up in the middle of a disaster.
"Don’t forget that you will need a source of electricity such as a generator or solar power to make satellite internet work.
"Radios, especially ham radios, are another important means of communication that should be arranged in advance with people who already know how to use them. Our mountainous terrain limits the distance that radios can broadcast, but it would still have been helpful if we had possessed ham radios.
Getting Organized
"Grassroots disaster relief is no longer the exclusive province of church groups and small bands of autonomous mutual aid groups. The notion has gone mainstream since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, when so many people discovered that their neighbors were all they had to count on. At this point, well-organized and well-resourced groups of every stripe are prepared to mobilize quickly—from reactionary right-leaning groups like the Cajun Navy and to networks of volunteer helicopter pilots, not to mention radical groups like Mutual Aid Disaster Relief. Beyond these specific groups, more people understand how to self-organize now. Within three to five days of the flood waters receding, you couldn’t drive more than ten minutes without running into a #DIY #ReliefHub or water station in someone’s front yard, church, or gas station parking lot. It would not be an overstatement to say that within a week, western North Carolina had the highest concentration of four-wheelers, all-terrain vehicles, and dirt bikes in the world, as people poured in from all over the South and beyond to help with search and rescue and to get supplies out to cut-off communities.
"Most of these hubs were truly #grassroots, with no formal organization behind them. This is an overwhelmingly positive development, but it does not come without challenges. The chief problems were redundancy of effort and lack of coordination between relief hubs, road clearing crews, and people doing #SupplyRuns, search and rescue, and wellness checks. The sooner you can develop relationships and good communication systems with other hubs, the better, so you won’t have to be constantly reinventing the wheel.
"Creating an intake system for incoming volunteers and arranging for people to coordinate them is a huge piece of the puzzle. We had to turn away many offers of help in the first few weeks because we didn’t have a good system in place for fielding newcomers, especially those from out of town, nor could we guarantee that we could plug them into a project on any given day if they just showed up, despite the fact that there was always a mountain of work to do. Connecting volunteers to communities and individual homes that need medical care, mucking, gutting, and repairs requires an enormous amount of legwork on your part, not to mention building trust between you and the residents. You would do well to have someone in your group that has a deep love of spreadsheets."
Full article:
https://crimethinc.com/2024/11/13/after-the-hurricane-anarchist-disaster-response-in-appalachia
#MutualAid #ClimateChange #Preparedness #BuildingCommunity #CommunityPreparedness #CommunityDefense #Polycrisis #HamRadios -
Some pointers from "The Eye of Every Storm - #Anarchist Response to Hurricane Helene"
#CrimethInc, 2024-11-13
"At the end of September 2024, western North Carolina and the surrounding states experienced 30 inches of rainfall over two days when an unnamed storm collided with Hurricane Helene over the mountains of Southern Appalachia. The resulting catastrophe laid waste to the entire region. At a time when #misinformation, rising #authoritarianism, and disasters exacerbated by industrially-produced climate change are creating a feedback loop of escalating crisis, it’s crucial to understand #DisasterResponse as an integral part of community defense and strategize about how this can play a part in movements for liberation. In the following reflection, a local anarchist involved in longstanding disaster response efforts in #Appalachia recounts the lessons that they have learned over the past six weeks and offers advice about how to prepare for the disasters to come.
"The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration estimated that Hurricane Helene poured 40 trillion gallons of water on the region. This caused an estimated 1800 landslides; it damaged over 160 municipal water and sewer systems, at least 6000 miles of roads, more than 1000 bridges and culverts, and an estimated 126,000 homes. There have been over 230 confirmed deaths across six states with many still missing.
"The entire region was completely cut off from the outside world for a day or more, with all major roads shut down by landslides, collapsed bridges, and downed trees. Water, power, internet and cell service all went down within hours of the hurricane arriving, and remained down for days or, in some areas, weeks. There are still communities that will likely not have electricity for another three months because the roads that the power company would use no longer exist. Six weeks into this disaster, there are still tens of thousands of people who lack access to drinkable water. Not only have thousands of homes been wiped off the map—in many cases, the land they rested on no longer exists. Massive landslides have scoured canyons 30 feet deep, exposing bedrock that has not seen the light of day for tens of thousands of years. The torrential floods moved so much earth and caused so many rivers to change course that scientists have designated the hurricane a 'geological event.'
"In response, a beautiful web of mutual aid networks has emerged, saving countless lives by bringing in #EssentialSupplies, providing #MedicalCare, setting up neighborhood #WaterDistribution centers, #SolarChargingStations, #SatelliteInternetHubs, free #kitchens, free #childcare, and more. Name a need and there are folks out here who have self-organized to meet it. We share these lessons we have learned in hopes of helping others to prepare for similar situations, aiming to increase our capacity to build autonomous infrastructure for the long haul.
Start Preparing Now
"There is no time like the present to get organized.
"Our mutual aid group has been around for almost eight years. Within 72 hours of the floodwaters receding, we had a functioning mutual aid hub and were mobilizing folks to check on missing people and #ChainsawCrews to cut people out of their homes and open up roads. We were only able to do these things because we had already put in the work in our community to build the trust and relationships that are so vital in times of crisis.
"While we are a small group, we have an extensive network of friends and allies that has grown throughout years of smaller-scale mutual aid and organizing efforts. The best way to prepare for a disaster is not to stockpile supplies, but to build trust in your community and nurture a healthy web of relationships. The best way to accomplish this is to start doing mutual aid projects in your community before an acute crisis arises. This will give you practice operating as a group and organizing logistics, and it will also connect you with others you wouldn’t otherwise meet and show them that they can count on you. Because of the work we had already put in, when the crisis hit, people turned to us and spread the word that we are a good group to funnel supplies and money through. You can only build that kind of reputation by putting in the work now.
Communications
"One of the biggest initial challenges we faced was that most means of communication went offline for between 24 hours and several weeks, depending on where you lived. That includes #landlines, #CellPhones, and internet. We can’t stress enough the importance of having multiple back-up options in place to be ready for a situation like this. First of all, make sure you have a place and time established in advance where folks know they can find each other in the event of a disaster. This is probably a good idea even if communications don’t go offline—nothing beats face-to-face communication.
"Satellite internet was invaluable during the first couple of weeks. For some particularly hard-hit communities, it remains the only means of communication six weeks into this disaster. Unfortunately, #Starlink, which is owned by the white supremacist Elon Musk, has proven to be the most useful and the easiest to set up in a disaster scenario. We know from past experience that he is eager to suppress social movements that use his companies’ services. There are other companies that provide satellite internet, but it tends to be slower, with significant data limits. These are generally not mobile systems and would be challenging to set up in the middle of a disaster.
"Don’t forget that you will need a source of electricity such as a generator or solar power to make satellite internet work.
"Radios, especially ham radios, are another important means of communication that should be arranged in advance with people who already know how to use them. Our mountainous terrain limits the distance that radios can broadcast, but it would still have been helpful if we had possessed ham radios.
Getting Organized
"Grassroots disaster relief is no longer the exclusive province of church groups and small bands of autonomous mutual aid groups. The notion has gone mainstream since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, when so many people discovered that their neighbors were all they had to count on. At this point, well-organized and well-resourced groups of every stripe are prepared to mobilize quickly—from reactionary right-leaning groups like the Cajun Navy and to networks of volunteer helicopter pilots, not to mention radical groups like Mutual Aid Disaster Relief. Beyond these specific groups, more people understand how to self-organize now. Within three to five days of the flood waters receding, you couldn’t drive more than ten minutes without running into a #DIY #ReliefHub or water station in someone’s front yard, church, or gas station parking lot. It would not be an overstatement to say that within a week, western North Carolina had the highest concentration of four-wheelers, all-terrain vehicles, and dirt bikes in the world, as people poured in from all over the South and beyond to help with search and rescue and to get supplies out to cut-off communities.
"Most of these hubs were truly #grassroots, with no formal organization behind them. This is an overwhelmingly positive development, but it does not come without challenges. The chief problems were redundancy of effort and lack of coordination between relief hubs, road clearing crews, and people doing #SupplyRuns, search and rescue, and wellness checks. The sooner you can develop relationships and good communication systems with other hubs, the better, so you won’t have to be constantly reinventing the wheel.
"Creating an intake system for incoming volunteers and arranging for people to coordinate them is a huge piece of the puzzle. We had to turn away many offers of help in the first few weeks because we didn’t have a good system in place for fielding newcomers, especially those from out of town, nor could we guarantee that we could plug them into a project on any given day if they just showed up, despite the fact that there was always a mountain of work to do. Connecting volunteers to communities and individual homes that need medical care, mucking, gutting, and repairs requires an enormous amount of legwork on your part, not to mention building trust between you and the residents. You would do well to have someone in your group that has a deep love of spreadsheets."
Full article:
https://crimethinc.com/2024/11/13/after-the-hurricane-anarchist-disaster-response-in-appalachia
#MutualAid #ClimateChange #Preparedness #BuildingCommunity #CommunityPreparedness #CommunityDefense #Polycrisis #HamRadios -
I’m old enough to remember ‘party lines’. My very first phone number as a kid (and now I’m really dating myself) was Kimberly 72297, shortened to KI-72297. #Telecommunications #telephones #ATandT #Landlines #Telecom #TelecomIndustry
From: @knittingknots2
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I’m old enough to remember ‘party lines’. My very first phone number as a kid (and now I’m really dating myself) was Kimberly 72297, shortened to KI-72297. #Telecommunications #telephones #ATandT #Landlines #Telecom #TelecomIndustry
From: @knittingknots2
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A serious landline disruption, when even emergency numbers were down.
"A Singtel disruption on Tuesday (Oct 8) afternoon silenced landlines across Singapore, affecting emergency hotlines 999 and 995 as well as other essential services that rely on fixed voice services."
#Singapore #Services #Disruptions #Telephones #LandLines #Emergency
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A serious landline disruption, when even emergency numbers were down.
"A Singtel disruption on Tuesday (Oct 8) afternoon silenced landlines across Singapore, affecting emergency hotlines 999 and 995 as well as other essential services that rely on fixed voice services."
#Singapore #Services #Disruptions #Telephones #LandLines #Emergency
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" You’re not getting a lot of people saying, hey, this is a great idea,” he observed. “The only people probably happy today is PG&E because it’s got them off the front page with their rate hikes, and now everyone’s thinking, AT&T.” #Landlines #COLR #Telephone https://kymkemp.com/2024/02/23/outcry-against-atts-bid-to-drop-landline-commitments-at-yesterdays-puc-meeting-in-ukiah/
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" You’re not getting a lot of people saying, hey, this is a great idea,” he observed. “The only people probably happy today is PG&E because it’s got them off the front page with their rate hikes, and now everyone’s thinking, AT&T.” #Landlines #COLR #Telephone https://kymkemp.com/2024/02/23/outcry-against-atts-bid-to-drop-landline-commitments-at-yesterdays-puc-meeting-in-ukiah/
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I have an odd wistful longing for the designs of late era land-line phones. As the need declines all that is left are those rectangular cordless things that slot in a base. Even bkeedin' Binatone was trying some good designs... #design #landlines #phones #telephones
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I have an odd wistful longing for the designs of late era land-line phones. As the need declines all that is left are those rectangular cordless things that slot in a base. Even bkeedin' Binatone was trying some good designs... #design #landlines #phones #telephones
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"“During such crises, when power outages are prevalent and cellular and VoIP services are unreliable, #landlines have remained the sole means of communication for #emergency services, medical consultations, and disaster-management efforts.” #Telephone #ATT https://www.mercurynews.com/2024/02/06/att-seeks-to-shut-down-landline-service-for-most-of-the-bay-area-much-of-california/
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a thread on the value of traditional copper #landlines.
As many folks know, it is hard to get a traditional landline to your home in many areas. Some phone companies actually refuse to start new copper service to homes, insisting on fiber VOIP, which is less expensive.
Let me tell you about what happened yesterday in urban Los Angeles, right in the middle of town.
Yesterday, due to heavy rain, my neighborhood suffered a power outage. Not unsurprising, there could have been many causes