Do You Still Have a Landline?

June 1, 2008

We all know escaping your cell phone contact can be brutal, but cell phones provide some serious (and obvious) benefits. They are portable, relatively inexpensive and most of them offer handy features that make your portable home phone look like a brick. I ditched my landline a long time ago because no one called me on it anymore and I always have my cell with me. Have you pulled the cord yet?
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3 years 19 weeks

I called and ditched the landline a few hours ago. I'm sick of paying $35 a month for the privileged of getting phone calls from telemarketers, bill collectors who can't get it in their head for the past 2 YEARS that neither a Kimberly or Brittany lives here, people asking for money or politicians asking for votes.

WilliamT 4 years 16 weeks

I canceled my landline months ago and stay in touch with my trusty Tracfone just fine. I don't chat much so it suits me (and more importantly, my pocket).

Sings4Smiles 4 years 49 weeks

I have a land line, but if it were up to me, we wouldn't have one at all. I live with my sis and brother-in-law, so it's namely their choice, but again,I could live without a land line.

JessiShaye 4 years 50 weeks

i'm always tempted to get rid of my cell phone just like i did my land line. there was a time when people survived without telephones. i'm disappointed that i've become as attached to mine as i am.

tglilly 4 years 50 weeks

Getting rid of the landline when we move. The only reason we have it now is for DSL & security system.

evalution 4 years 50 weeks

I also use my landline for DVR and alarm. It is also more secure to use a landline if you have to give sensitive information over the phone, you will need an old school phone cause cordless phone are not secure. Call me paranoid.

MindayH 4 years 50 weeks

we have a landline to buzz people in and call cabs.

Babycakes1234 4 years 50 weeks

We have a landline for our alarm system and TiVo and it used to be for our fax but now I use an online fax system...plus we have several homes so this way I always have the same phone numbers.

Lil Sunshine 4 years 50 weeks

I haven't had a landline in years. When I canceled my service, I got an Evoice (internet voicemail) account. That's the number I give out to avoid unsolicited calls on my cell.

bransugar79 4 years 50 weeks

We have a landline for a ocuple of reasons. Cell signal isn't always that great and is super unpredictable so in case of an emergency I feel better knowing that I can still call out. Also and this is so shameful we still have dial up internet so we have to have the phone line. Plus with all the bundles available with satellite internet and phone service it's not all that expensive

CrazySexyCool 4 years 50 weeks

I canceled my land line several years ago, but was recently forced to get one again for two reasons. 1) My favorite local restaraunt has started to refuse home delivery to customers who don't have land lines because of all the pranks they have been victimized with. 2) My pay per view with the local cable company needs a two way line in order to use instant ordering from the cable box. So, even though these two reasons are convenience based, it is worth the $14.95 I pay for a land line per month. But, I do not answer any calls on the land line and I do not give out the number. Unless I ordered food, I know its a wrong number if that phone rings.

CrazySexyCool 4 years 50 weeks

I canceled my land line several years ago, but was recently forced to get one again for two reasons. 1) My favorite local restaraunt has started to refuse home delivery to customers who don't have land lines because of all the pranks they have been victimized with. 2) My pay per view with the local cable company needs a two way line in order to use instant ordering from the cable box.So, even though these two reasons are convenience based, it is worth the $14.95 I pay for a land line per month. But, I do not answer any calls on the land line and I do not give out the number. Unless I ordered food, I know its a wrong number if that phone rings.

devils 4 years 50 weeks

My parents have one, but I don't use it when I'm home. I plan on just using my cell phone when I get my apartment to. I always have it with me, and if it's not on "ring" it's on "vibrate" and I always check it.

ocpinay 4 years 50 weeks

I have digital phone and I use it to call overseas - I love their unlimited international calling plan:)

tlight 4 years 50 weeks

I got rid of my landline when I moved to the city, and have always been happy about it.However, now that they have Voice-over-IP for cell phones, I might consider getting a package that would give me both.

tlight 4 years 50 weeks

I got rid of my landline when I moved to the city, and have always been happy about it. However, now that they have Voice-over-IP for cell phones, I might consider getting a package that would give me both.

CanadianInVA 4 years 50 weeks

Landline, but the Voice Over IP kind. Cell phones are fine, but when I have to call out of country the cost really adds up. VoIP is free to call to Canada. And my cell phone is too uncomfortable to talk on for a long period of time.

lemonbars 4 years 50 weeks

I still have mine but only until the end of the month, haha.

dannysf 4 years 50 weeks

OMG, my parents got rid of their landline last month. It freaked me out a bit!

7bits 4 years 50 weeks

I only use it for 911 - so the cops know where to come when I'm calling for help

colormesticky 4 years 50 weeks

Haven't had a land line in 3 years, and don't really need it. If somebody can't get a hold of me they can always call my husband's phone.

CaterpillarGirl 4 years 50 weeks

we have a landline, no cell phones. dont need one.

bellaressa 4 years 50 weeks

I have a landline - I only have a pay as you go cell for emergencies (I hardly ever use it).

jrebeccat 4 years 50 weeks

We don't have good cell access in my area of town - if you go to the top of the driveway and face east you can usually get a fair signal. So yes, a land line is imperative. I don't know anyone who doesn't have a landline.And, no, I don't live in the boonies, but in Southwestern CT.

jrebeccat 4 years 50 weeks

We don't have good cell access in my area of town - if you go to the top of the driveway and face east you can usually get a fair signal. So yes, a land line is imperative. I don't know anyone who doesn't have a landline. And, no, I don't live in the boonies, but in Southwestern CT.

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