MDKMDK,
Our power never even flickered nor went out. Even though drsteve said his power went out that doesn't mean his laptop, tablet, or cellphone or any backup power item he has was dead too! Nothing MAGIC about it! We and so many others also more than not have a Jet Pack MIFI or a hot spot device or a hot spot on their tablets or a hot spot on their cellphones or ALL 3 like we do plus power cells for recharging any of these items! Then remember that any and all of these devices can also be recharged by a simple 12V DC vehicle or RV battery. Welcome to the present modern today world MDKMDK!
I doubt his ISP is right next door to him and more likely 10 - 20 miles or more away and who says their power also went out there. Then there's also satellite WIFI connections too. We personally could easily go 2 - 3 week+ without any grid power at all and not starting any of our generators nor any of our vehicles and still have total and complete solid and flawless Internet connection!
Might want to re-think your post.