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To: Jonty30

Why?

They already have one of those in most instances.

The land line was only an option, and if you already have
one, no need.

Look, if you don’t have a cell-phone, I think you have a point,
but does anyone not have a cell phone at all these days?


13 posted on 02/07/2024 7:26:23 PM PST by DoughtyOne (I pledge allegiance to the flag of the USofA & to the Constitutional REPUBLIC for which it stands.)
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To: DoughtyOne

I’m saying for an option. Not everybody wants a cellphone to use regularly, but they still need to connect with the outside world in the event of an emergency. However, when it comes to older technology, there also comes a point when the cost of maintaining the technology outweighs the benefits of its existence.

The cost of such cellphones, to ensure everybody is connected is very low, like $5 low each month. Since, you are right that almost everybody does have a cellphone, giving the remainder the most basic cellphone imaginable to ensure they can still make phonecalls would be an almost nothing amount on your bill.

I’m not talking about smartphones, but something like an Alcatel.


17 posted on 02/07/2024 7:31:57 PM PST by Jonty30 (In a nuclear holocaust, there is always a point in time where the meat is cooked to perfection. )
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To: DoughtyOne

Sigh.

Yes, believe it or not, there are some people who don’t have a cell, and don’t have a computer, and don’t have cable or satellite.

Not all people can afford it. Some don’t want it.

But then, maybe this will result in some people simply not having any telephone ability at all, so we’ll partly be back in 1870. Especially when a hurricane comes by.


21 posted on 02/07/2024 7:36:08 PM PST by the OlLine Rebel (Common sense is an uncommon virtue./Federal-run medical care is as good as state-run DMVs.)
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To: DoughtyOne
.... but does anyone not have a cell phone at all these days?

Yes. I don't. Never had one and have no desire for one. I don't like to talk to people who are on a cell phone because they sound terrible and calls get dropped far too often.

41 posted on 02/07/2024 8:06:53 PM PST by radu (God bless our military men and women, past and present)
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To: DoughtyOne

“We All Have Cellphones”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wv2YcuAwA-E


42 posted on 02/07/2024 8:13:01 PM PST by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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To: DoughtyOne

I don’t have one.


77 posted on 02/08/2024 3:08:13 AM PST by jimfr
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To: DoughtyOne

I don’t have a cell phone,never did. I use a land line still. My oldest brother never had a cell phone either and still enjoys his land line.


80 posted on 02/08/2024 6:26:32 AM PST by 4yearlurker (Arise and shine,and give God the glory!-A trail cook's morning call.)
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To: DoughtyOne

I DO NOT

NEVER HAVE HAD ONE

DO NOT WANT ONE

$22 phone on table for lane line is fine.

Answering machine—about $15 works fine.


86 posted on 02/08/2024 8:42:16 AM PST by ridesthemiles
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