We have AT & T for long distance calling but rarely use it as it's free with our cell phones. We did not know if there is a legal requirement for land lines to maintain a long distance provider as well. Any idea?
2007-10-27 03:42:18 · 12 answers · asked by Dogfan 1 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Land Phones
The phone company cannot force you to keep a long distance carrier on your line. However, without one, you cannot make a long distance call unless you use a dial-around access code (i.e. 10x10x321) or dial 0 to get the operator and have them complete the call for you.
With that in mind, it is a good idea to have one, just in case. What if you lose you cell, or you do not get good reception in your house? The trick is to have a LD company that does not carry a monthly charge. That way, you only pay for a call if one is made. The larger phone companies usually do not have a LD plan without a monthly charge, so I would check with the lesser known companies.
2007-10-27 12:20:50 · answer #1 · answered by Steven H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have free long distance on cell phone also.
I keep LD on land line in the event the cell battery dies, or the towers go down.
Remember World Trade Center & Hurricane Katrina. Also, where I live, it is not unusual for power to go out from time to time. I keep a Princess Phone in the closet to plug in in place of my cordless.
I always have local and long distance capability.
2007-10-27 10:52:45 · answer #2 · answered by scottclear 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't need long distance on your home phone. Some people don't even have a land-line anymore.
I eventually dropped AT&T and now use only my cell phone too, since I make a lot of calls to other Verizon Wireless callers and never go through all of my minutes with non-Verizon numbers.
2007-10-27 10:47:55 · answer #3 · answered by Your dum 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We have Verizon land line. I cancelled long distance and only have local calling. I have free long distance on my cell phone. Why pay for long distance carrier when you get it free on the cell phone.
2007-10-27 10:51:12 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope you dont need to have long distance on your landline. I would only have long distance if you make lots of LD calls during the day. But since you dont, the cell phone works out better.
2007-10-27 10:45:58 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, you don't need long distance on your land line; you can get local only. But why? I use my cell phone, exclusively, and have cable for internet. No land line at all.
2007-10-27 10:46:33 · answer #6 · answered by claudiacake 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't have to have long distance on your land line. Usually the company you have will have a flat rate if you happen to use the service. I think the only service they have to have legally is 911 access.
2007-10-27 10:46:16 · answer #7 · answered by Stina Lady 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You do not need a long distance provider.
2007-10-27 10:45:31 · answer #8 · answered by darkdiva 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a chatter and a lot of my friends live long distance. I have one of those all inclusive plans. I only need it b/c I talk a lot. Otherwise, why pay for what you are not using?
2007-10-27 10:45:58 · answer #9 · answered by ♠ THAT GIRL ♠ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely no reason to keep long distance service on your home phone.
2007-10-27 10:45:22 · answer #10 · answered by UNITool 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋