a router box gets fried in a storm, whatever, a sinkhole affects some cabling.

suddenly your console is just not usable? That's a pretty bold statement. Or even just your customers in the college market who maybe let their internet bill lapse for a few days 'cause they spent too much money on beer the weekend before pay day.

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