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The type of voice service you have may require electrical power from your home and/or battery backup to operate during an outage. 1  Traditional landline service: Will typically function in a power outage. If your phone equipment plugs into an electrical outlet, that equipment may not work during a power outage. Consider keeping a simple âcordedâ phone handy for use during a power outage. Test it in advance.
A: Mobile phones are both good and bad. On the positive side, they help families stay connected and are helpful in emergencies. During power outages when traditional phone service is out, mobile phones may still work. They allow older people to remain independent in their homes because help can be summoned quickly.