"Airy R.Bean" wrote in message
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Here in Britland, _ALL_ public phone services are
habitually turned off in the case of an emergency
covering a widespread area.

No help to you if your arse is on fire 'cos you won't
be able to summon either the fire brigade or an
ambulance at a time when you most need it!

Hey. Mr Bean;
So amateur radio to the rescue. Eh?
But pray tell; there must be some reasoning to that decision.
Is it possible that everyone rushes to the nearest phone and ......
"Hey mum there's fire somewhere down your way. Call me back when you find
out who it is! OK?"
Or why ........................ ?
Interesting! Your comment would be welcome.