BF> Why rely on the Internet when you have Fidonet? 8-)
FidoNet transports rely on InterNet now! If the last one collapses, FidoNet will be as slow as in the beginning via PSTN. So keep both methods running.
If no PSTN, try A25 Packet Radio via 27 Mhz by air. I have a Ham international Jumbo 27 Mhz FM/AM/USB/LSB transceiver and a AEA PK87 Packet Radio controller laying here around, but unconnected. So that's a last resort, even if mobile phones does not work anymore, or on ships.
Are there really mobile FidoNet nodes on ships? In which Zone do they resort if crossing borders?
When does the time come we release Zones?
Henri.
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