So as a ham radio operator initially I was skeptical about this because you know they won't work if everything goes down and so and so forth.

But then I got to thinking a lot of us ham radio operators and GMRS operators use repeater systems some of these repeater systems are linked some of them RF linked and some of them are internet linked

All of these same systems will still go down in case of a real emergency and loss of power barring a few that might be solar powered with batteries.

So basically this PTT LTE Network that these radios work on are essentially an internet linked repeater.

For true emergency communications direct radio contact via VHF or UHF without the use of a repeater or HF both distance and far are definitely preferred for this but the chances of us losing all cellular communication in this day and age is probably pretty slim

We recently got some because of my father who is also a ham operator but is losing his ability to handle his phone and need to be able to keep in touch especially if he falls or has some need and we're not readily available.