2007-03-22 05:01:43 · 6 answers · asked by bowsgirl1 7 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Cell Phones & Plans
It really depends on your lifestyle (stage of life). The two areas where landline has advantage over mobile phones are:
1) battery life - the landline phone is charged by the phone wire itself (low voltage)
2) emergency - when you dial 911, whether you can speak or not, the emergency services can identify your exact location and send the police, fire and ambulance.
So, back to your lifestyle question: if you are single, on the move all the time, likes to receive calls, and does not mind being interrupted by a ringing cell phone (even during class), then mobile is the way to go. If you happened to be a family person, with kids at home (or the elderly), no matter how little you may be using it, having a landline for the purposes I said above, might be worth it.
If you are getting landline, get it from the 'incumbent' landline carriers (not the VoIP carriers) and make sure it is not a VoIP phone. Also, these carriers are mandated by the State regulations to offer a 'measured service" package. That essentially charges a small fixed amount per month but you pay per call (still a small number). This will allow you to keep a landline at low cost for emergencies, and still have a mobile phone > best of both worlds.
2007-03-22 06:20:54 · answer #1 · answered by Vas 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a cell and a landline, but for you it sounds like it might be better to get rid of your landline...as long as you have good service at your house, unlimited minutes and are able to charge your phone frequently, it's seams like you're all set!
2016-03-28 23:39:20 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
always keep a hardwired landline phone for emergencies, if there is a mager black out the stand by bateries of cell towers only last so long, ps this year where I live the power was down for a week twice due to storms
2007-03-22 05:11:37 · answer #3 · answered by Tom H 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you can get a cell phone service that gets good reception inside your home, then go for the cell phone
2007-03-22 05:09:48 · answer #4 · answered by LoriBeth 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
WHERE DO YOU SPEND MORE TIME HOME OR IN THE STREETS?... (ANSWER)
THATS THE WAY TO GO...
2007-03-22 05:05:58 · answer #5 · answered by BUTTERFLY 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
DEPENDS UPON YOUR NEED.
U ARE OUT-CELL.
U ARE AT HOME-LAND LINE
2007-03-22 05:07:44 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋