Not having a landline hardly equates to poverty. I haven’t had one in years, and haven’t missed it. I no longer receive calls from the Paralyzed Transsexual Veterans, Police Benefit Association or other pseudo-charities not subject to “Do Not Call” exclusion.
I live in a super-rural area and only have dialup, except when I bring my laptop to town and have wireless.
My cellphone works EVERYWHERE. Great coverage, no toll charges, etc.
This is wonderful technology.
I remember those:) With the exception of the past year, I ‘ve had maybe 3 telemarketing calls in the previous 8 years. In the past year I got about 4 unique sales calls (and many repeats) but those have stopped.
I find the landline convenient, but then I’m home most of time. When I’m not home, usually others are, and I have my cell phone so they can call me!