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Landline phones

bargainsgirl — Thu, 29 Dec 2022 02:28:26 GMT

I am sure this subject has been talked about...we have Spectrum cable/internet/phone. Prices are so out of control. To really save we want to end cable and phone but I really love my landline!! I know I am old school and many people I know soley operate from cell phones now. Who still has both? If you gave up your landline how is that working out?

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Kachina624 — Thu, 29 Dec 2022 02:35:11 GMT

I have both and it'll be a long time before I give up my labdline, although it's become a luxury. I refuse to have a cell phone attached to my fingertips 24/7. Really hate the darn things and don't have great success with their reliability.

With my luck, I'd be awakened by something in the middle of the night and the cell phone would be somewhere else.

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Goodie2shoes — Thu, 29 Dec 2022 02:44:07 GMT

I guess I am old school as well because I still have my landline and a my IPhone. I also have spectrum and agree that the prices are getting ridiculous but I like my landline. Most of the landline calls are Spam calls. I recently chose the Spectrum package of picking my favorite 15 channels to keep the price down but even after doing that a few months ago the price has continued to increase. My children have encouraged me to let the landline go but I guess it's just a part of my life to have the landline. I remember the old phones from way back from the late 50s and 60s when my grandparents were alive so it's been a part of growing up.

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SilleeMee — Thu, 29 Dec 2022 02:52:27 GMT

I have a VOIP. It's just like having an old landline phone but instead of using the old phone line it uses the internet router. I can still use my landline phone, just plug it into my VOIP box. I have Ooma VOIP service. Go to there website and read about it there. Best part is basic service is free and all I have to pay is the FCC tax which is only about $7 a month. You can even use your existing phone number. There is a procedure to transfer that number over to Ooma plus there is a one-time charge for that. No bigee. No need to get a new number is worth the fee.

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Meowingkitty — Thu, 29 Dec 2022 02:55:43 GMT

We ditched the landline earlier this year because we switched internet companies because the landline and internet provider refused to fix all the static issues and other problems on the line. Seems we were the last ones in the neighborhood who still had a landline and they didn't want to support it anymore. We don't get that many calls anyway so we haven't had a problem.

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Chopsmom — Thu, 29 Dec 2022 02:57:37 GMT

@bargainsgirl

We have both.

I don't think my company charges that much for the phone. The majority of the bill is the cable t.v. and internet.

I don't do away with the landline because if something happens to my cell (which has happened) I like to have it as back-up.

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Pezzie — Thu, 29 Dec 2022 03:25:41 GMT

@bargainsgirl We ditched cable a couple of years ago, but continue to pay for a landline and internet. Where we live cel service is very poor, and the landline is essential if we don't want to deal with dropped calls, especially if it happens to be an important one.

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reviewer from sc — Thu, 29 Dec 2022 03:38:12 GMT

My mother still has her landline. We all convinced her to have those special house phones that connect via the cell phone towers about 5 years ago or so. Unfortunately, during that same year, we had a hurricane come through and knock out the power for about a week in our area. The new phones, of course, are connected through electricity. Needless to say, she was not a happy camper to be without a phone for a week. All of our cell phones died, as well. She told us to get rid of that thing, and she went back to her old landline. Now, whenever the power goes out, she can still make all the phone calls she wants. Some of the adventures our family has...

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chrystaltree — Thu, 29 Dec 2022 03:39:01 GMT

My fax machine is connected to the landline. That is the only reason why I have it. I think we haven't used a landline phone for about 15 years. I don't know of anyone who uses a landlines phone. But, if you are comfortable being tethered to a cord, there is no reason for you to change.

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mspatmac — Thu, 29 Dec 2022 03:48:40 GMT

@bargainsgirl

I gave my landline up a couple of years ago but I became very comfortable with my cell phone before I actually pulled the plug. I used my iPhone exclusively for about 3 months before I felt ready. I bought a portable charger, had shared my new number with friends and family.

When I pulled the plug I remember thinking, what took you so long! No more spam calls and the convenience was great.

I continued to evolve with my cell phone usage and use it like a mini computer. I pay bills, texting with grands is great and while at daughters for Christmas was able to turn home lights on and off as well as adjust my heat to keep up with the freezing temps.

It's a personal decision, no right or wrong. It works for most younger people (which I am not.) It works for me. Everyone should do what their comfortable with.

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spiderw — Thu, 29 Dec 2022 03:48:56 GMT

I have a cellphone for emergencies and carry it with me wherever I go. I also have and will keep my landline because everyone in the family and all my friends contact me on that phone. It works for me.

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KailaS — Thu, 29 Dec 2022 03:49:43 GMT

I have a cell phone. I also have a " landline" phone and

Internet through Comcast ( my only choice in my area). I ditched cable a while ago to offset a big rent increase and use only a Firestick.

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JoyFilled Warrior — Thu, 29 Dec 2022 03:52:08 GMT

I have both Landline & Cell. I just feel more secure about having both capability, assured that at least one may be available 100% of the time. Plus, I seem to be rapidly becoming "homebound."

Plus, I'm totally inept at Cell Phone stuff.

And, I refuse to have my head glued to a Cell Phone screen, where everything around me seem totally obscured. I want to stay connected to the actual ppl around me.

Cable/TV/Phone have become so outrageously expensive, & continue to increase ever few months, also outrageously so.

I'd like to check out VOIP Ooma, as @SilleeMee has. I've known ppl who use this and are very pleased. Much less expensive and as reliable as your Internet.

I've had Tracfone for Cell, (the 1 yr, 1500 min/text/data "buy a card," service). Last month, I've paid for the $200/yr, Tracfone 1yr Unlimited Fee, So far, so good.

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bargainsgirl — Thu, 29 Dec 2022 04:06:30 GMT

@SilleeMee wrote:
I have a VOIP. It's just like having an old landline phone but instead of using the old phone line it uses the internet router. I can still use my landline phone, just plug it into my VOIP box. I have Ooma VOIP service. Go to there website and read about it there. Best part is basic service is free and all I have to pay is the FCC tax which is only about $7 a month. You can even use your existing phone number. There is a procedure to transfer that number over to Ooma plus there is a one-time charge for that. No bigee. No need to get a new number is worth the fee.

SilleeMee: thanks for the tip! I will check it out! Never heard of that service.

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sunshine 919 — Thu, 29 Dec 2022 04:29:54 GMT

@bargainsgirl wrote:
I am sure this subject has been talked about...we have Spectrum cable/internet/phone. Prices are so out of control. To really save we want to end cable and phone but I really love my landline!! I know I am old school and many people I know soley operate from cell phones now. Who still has both? If you gave up your landline how is that working out?

I have Spectrum, I have my lanndline hook up I need to get a new landline phone. When I am home I prefer to talk on my landline.

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twinsister — Thu, 29 Dec 2022 04:39:47 GMT

We still have our landline and I'm in no rush to get rid of it. Guess I'm old fashioned, but I feel more secure having it, instead of just my cell phone. I'm not glued to my cell and don't leave it on all day. Family and friends call on our landline.

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In-x-s — Thu, 29 Dec 2022 04:49:14 GMT

I have Spectrum as well. Call them and tell them you are THINKING about canceling you landline to reduce your bill. They should make you an offer to reduce your bill and keep everything. That's what I did and reduced my bill by quite a bit for one year. The guy told me to call back next year and ask again. He said you have to talk to retention department to get the discounts so ask for them. My bill was reduced by $80 a month!

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GayleK — Thu, 29 Dec 2022 04:56:58 GMT

I still have a landline although I rarely use it. I also have Spectrum for cable, internet, and phone. I tried to eliminate the landline a couple years ago and was told it was cheaper to keep it and get the "bundled" pricing. And I suppose it doesn't hurt in an emergency or if I lose or break my cell.

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hckynutjohn — Thu, 29 Dec 2022 06:06:35 GMT

@bargainsgirl wrote:
I am sure this subject has been talked about...we have Spectrum cable/internet/phone. Prices are so out of control. To really save we want to end cable and phone but I really love my landline!! I know I am old school and many people I know soley operate from cell phones now. Who still has both? If you gave up your landline how is that working out?

@bargainsgirl

Still have our landline and have no intention of giving it up. My cell phone? Can't remember the last time I used it, but! The only person I have ever talked with on it is my wife. And am talking maybe 15 years having a TracFone. My wife is the only person who knows my cell phone number.

I have it for emergency use only, and thus far, all my emergencies have happened when I was home. People ask me if I have a cell phone, I say "never use one". That is actually a true statement as opposed to a "little white lie"

hckynut 🇺🇸

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kitcat51 — Thu, 29 Dec 2022 06:24:09 GMT

I have a Verizon landline, it's $19.99 a month with unlimited long distance. I have a cellphone too but I keep it turned off, only use it for store pickups & emergencies...I despise the darn thing, wish I still could use my 3g flip.