No. It sucks. We were totally upset when Verizon forced the “update” on us. You need to mount a ridiculous battery back-up pack inside your house. And as all batteries, it’ll only last maybe 12 hours.
We kept our landline but it is not as foolproof as it was 10 years ago. Especially if power goes out indefinitely, like a few hurricanes and snowstorms have done for up to a week.
Are you using a ‘walk around’ phone system in your house that is powered by electricity?
IF so-—You cannot ‘get any usage’ when power goes out.
I HAVE LAND LINE-—direct into the wall-—NO “WALK AROUND SYSTEM”. I can use 50’ extension cord & carry phone to whatever room I am in.
POWER goes out???
I STILL HAVE WORKING PHONE