Looking for pros & cons of switching from regular phone service to digital.?

Answer 1

Hey Dos,

PRO:

-Cheaper (especially if you already have digital)
-Add addiitional lines for just a few $ - compared to $$$ from tel co.
-Free things: Usually; caller id, call waiting, speed call, digital answer, call forward, and in home extensions (1 ring for u, 2 rings for bro, 3 rings for ma)
-Clearer sound ( allegedly )

CON:

-Only 1 bill every month - bill with everything may seem expensive.
-Same connection as computer
-Number MAY not be as portable.
-You can't pretend you're doing that Cox commercial where you keep picking up the phone like an idiot to listen to dial tone.
-You can't do your Lilly Tomlin impression "We don't care, We don't have too" and have it be authentic!

Seriously,

I haven't found any difference other than my first bill I was like WOW, because I forgot that I had everything on one bill and I had to pay for the changeover (it was $55).

Good Luck, Hope this information helps,

James in San Diego

Answer 2

I taught they were all digital by now Cox is good I have them it's no different other than the sound, digital uses fiber optic wires and analog uses copper wiring which gets twisted and tangled and causes popping and crackling in the phone line.

Answer 3

I guess with the regular phone line chances of having the server/ internet connection down or power outages will be not an issue.

Answer 4

The problem with cable phones is that every time your TV goes out..so does your phone...you better have a cell phone to stay connected..............