Electronics

[San Antonio Gal]

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@Group 5 minus 1 wrote:

We got rid of one of our cells several months ago. Have not missed it. Still have our landline.

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@Group 5 minus 1  - What if you're stranded somewhere or in the event of an emergency and you're not at home?    For this reason alone, everyone should have a cell phone.

[Mindy D]

I've read through many posts and I'm noticing that some are not aware that there are two main types of landlines people are talking about here.

Some have cable, internet, landline service together. For them the landline works via the internet and electricity. So if the power is out, you have no landline service. My friend has this.

The older type of landline does not work with the internet or electricity. It's known as a POTS line. POTS stands for plain old telephone service. You can use this service with a portable phone, but you should buy an inexpensive corded phone to use when power is down. ATT is trying to phase this service out. I still have mine because I live in S. Florida and we can be without power for weeks or months. This type of service, if you have it, try to keep it. Cell towers go down after battery back up is over. Cell companies rush to restore power to the towers but this can sometimes take awhile. 

[icezeus]

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@San Antonio Gal wrote:

I don't own a landline and I don't know of anyone who does except the posters on this thread.

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@San Antonio Gal 

I started to heart your post and then I remembered my aunt.  She is the only one in our family that still has a landline. 

Everyone else just uses their cell phone. 

[SilleeMee]

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@Mindy D wrote:

I've read through many posts and I'm noticing that some are not aware that there are two main types of landlines people are talking about here.

Some have cable, internet, landline service together. For them the landline works via the internet and electricity. So if the power is out, you have no landline service. My friend has this.

The older type of landline does not work with the internet or electricity. It's known as a POTS line. POTS stands for plain old telephone service. You can use this service with a portable phone, but you should buy an inexpensive corded phone to use when power is down. ATT is trying to phase this service out. I still have mine because I live in S. Florida and we can be without poser for weeks or months. This type of service, if you have it, try to keep it. Cell towers go down after battery back up is over. Cell companies rush to restore power to the towers but this can sometimes take awhile. 

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@Mindy D 

I have a battery-backup power supply for my router, phone and computer. When there's a power outage I can use my devices for a total of 72 hours. It's like having a mini Generac for my electronics. I use a voip phone (Ooma).

[Mindy D]

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@SilleeMee wrote:

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@Mindy D wrote:

I've read through many posts and I'm noticing that some are not aware that there are two main types of landlines people are talking about here.

Some have cable, internet, landline service together. For them the landline works via the internet and electricity. So if the power is out, you have no landline service. My friend has this.

The older type of landline does not work with the internet or electricity. It's known as a POTS line. POTS stands for plain old telephone service. You can use this service with a portable phone, but you should buy an inexpensive corded phone to use when power is down. ATT is trying to phase this service out. I still have mine because I live in S. Florida and we can be without poser for weeks or months. This type of service, if you have it, try to keep it. Cell towers go down after battery back up is over. Cell companies rush to restore power to the towers but this can sometimes take awhile. 

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@Mindy D 

I have a battery-backup power supply for my router, phone and computer. When there's a power outage I can use my devices for a total of 72 hours. It's like having a mini Generac for my electronics. I use a voip phone (Ooma).

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@SilleeMee @If you don't mind, when you have time, could you tell me the name or brand of the product. 

[SilleeMee]

@Mindy D 

Yes, I have this UPS from Amazon:

CyberPower CP1500AVRLCD Intelligent LCD UPS System, 1500VA/900W, 12 Outlets, AVR, Mini-Tower

That device is about the size of a small computer tower and weighs about 25 pounds. Just so you know, the battery cartridge inside can be replaced when it comes to the end of it's lifespan which is roughly 5 to 7 years. Amazon also sells the battery cartridge. 

ETA-

My advice is to buy the highest wattage UPS you can afford to purchase. The higher the wattage, the higher the price.  Higher wattage UPS will provide power for longer periods of time for multiple devices plus power for some small appliances.

[september]

I have not had a landline since my last move, just over three years ago.  Don't miss it, don't need it.  

cell phone reception is very good at my house.  

Don't understand the remarks about having to keep it nearby.   Just like a landline, I can have it parked in another room, and walk over to it to answer it, when needed.  

[KatieB]

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@San Antonio Gal wrote:

I don't own a landline and I don't know of anyone who does except the posters on this thread.

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@San Antonio Gal   How old are you?

[september]

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@KatieB wrote:

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@San Antonio Gal wrote:

I don't own a landline and I don't know of anyone who does except the posters on this thread.

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@San Antonio Gal   How old are you?

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I'm obviously not San Antonio Gal, but I'm wondering what age has to do with her response.   I am 64, live in  a 55+ community.  Don't know anyone here with a landline. 

[sunshine45]

i actually have two landlines. one of my numbers is probably about 40 years old. one is used for personal, one is used as a business phone since i often work from home. if i removed them it would save us a small bit of money, but really not worth it to me. i still like having my landlines.