Re: Texas internet connectivity declining due to blackouts

[Rod Beck <rod.beck () unitedcablecompany com>]

Are the power lines buried like in Europe where I live?

I really think using poles is crazy and global warming guarantees enough atmospheric turbulence to make it untenable. 
Florida is moving to bury power lines.

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Subject: RE: Texas internet connectivity declining due to blackouts

On Mon, 15 Feb 2021, Sean Donelan wrote:

> Strange the massive shortages and failures are only in one state.
>
> The extreme cold weather extends northwards across many states, which aren't
> reporting rolling blackouts.

https://www.texastribune.org/2011/02/08/texplainer-why-does-texas-have-its-own-power-grid/

Going at it alone can be beneficial sometimes, sometimes it's not.

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