2007-03-26 14:24:01 · 9 answers · asked by Lindsey L 1 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Land Phones
reasons to have a land line:
911 (this is not that reliable with most VoIP carriers right now)
alarm system central monitoring
ordering a pizza
calling in sick for work
(so people like me can have a job)
reasons to have VoIP:
cheaper than land phone,
free or reduced cost long distance and international calling
virtual area code
able to bring your local phone number with you when you travel (unless you have VoIP from your cable provider, and the adapter is part of the modem)
Reasons to have a cell phone:
car accident
flat tire
directions
tell your boss you are running late cause your stuck in traffic
stay in touch with your family while you are traveling
2007-03-26 16:29:04 · answer #1 · answered by joe r 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only GOOD reason I can think of that it would be worth having a land line phone (if your cell is your primary phone) is if you have a security alarm system installed.
2007-03-29 14:06:39 · answer #2 · answered by Nina Lee 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
More convenient than carrying change for a pay phone. If you can find any these days.
2007-03-26 22:25:47 · answer #3 · answered by RudeKarma 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Um, connection to outside world.
emergencies, order food, transfer funds,
2007-03-26 21:31:38 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
r u living in the 1800s or something: emergencies, family and friends, your alarm company has to have something to call.
2007-03-26 21:32:28 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
So I can be frequently in touch with my girlfriend.
2007-03-29 15:37:08 · answer #6 · answered by Boo L 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can call for help if you get stuck somewhere.
2007-03-26 21:27:22 · answer #7 · answered by sci55 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you have an emergency situation and need halp fast
2007-03-26 21:34:38 · answer #8 · answered by Christopher S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
So you can push the buttons with your finger.
Here, use mine.
2007-03-26 23:17:00 · answer #9 · answered by I forget 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋