OMB Rejects Cell Tower Backup Prop

The White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) rejected an FCC proposal to require all cell phone towers be equipped with backup power for up to eight hours.

CTIA, President Steve Largent noted that the FCC failed to get/evaluate public comment it, and failed to demonstrate the practical utility of the information collected. 

So if the power goes out there may or may not be backup power during a disaster....