Well, if the internet goes down and the Starlink is not operational. There is Radio Frequency Internet. This type of service is called a WISP (Wireless Internet Service Provider) If power generation is possible these types of networks work. Small WISPs across the country are still in existence. So many have been acquired by the big huge multi-trillion dollar corporations, but there is this service in MOST cities. They normally cover about of 200 mile radius of their base location. They are usually small American based "Mom and Pop" ISP's. If the internet goes down, only a small ISP, localized will be able to restore communications quickly. During Katrina our Radio Equipment and industry restored communications. A normal WISP has approximately 5 employees per 5,000 customer, compared to the BIG Corporations who have 5 employees per 150,000 customers. AAANNND if the internet goes down they will only direct their employees to restore service to money making areas FIRST. On a Radio Frequency based ISP the networks are operational without internet access giving locals (200 mile radius) communications to message boards. My own WISP is fully functional as soon as power is restored. But anyway, during non-emergency situations it works just like any other Internet Service. Support the Small Businesses in your area. Use local, spend local. WISPA . org has listings of WISPs all across the country. My own WISP is local in very rural America, prone to devastating wind storms every winter. We can restore services in less than an hour and are used to working under emergency situations. So, just a thought for anyone concerned.