Walkie-Talkie Apps on cell phones still require working Internet access

[Sean Donelan <sean () donelan com>]

Another reminder....

Walkie-talkie apps on smartphones, like Zello, still require working 
Internet access.  They don't work without cell or wifi service and 
internet access.  Zello keeps reminding people, it REQUIRES internet 
access; but people don't get it.

https://www.reuters.com/article/factCheckNew/idUSL1N2Q31SN


Only about 5% of households have a NOAA/Weather radio with battery backup 
(slightly higher in tornado alley).