Don’t get me going on my land line.
There is one advantage that Verizon took away - total independence from utility power. Verizon has forced FIOS on us and now, we don’t have that advantage. You need a damn battery pack for temporary back up if power goes out.
Otherwise, though, I still prefer my land line at home.
Maybe if these idiots making phones would allow networking of cell phones, we might relinquish our land line.
Cell phones are a pain both as a receiver and a caller. I am not carrying my cell phone everywhere I go in the damn house. People call me on the cell and I have to scramble to get it opposite ends, if I can hear it.
The other side is trying to call someone. We don’t need to always get a specific person. Why should I have to call 5 phones to get SOMEONE of that household who knows the answer?
If they don’t create networking for cell phones, I will not give up a landline.
Look at the telephone poles. You will see more and more drop wires hanging after they’ve been cut away from the houses. The cell tower near me provides faster internet. Completely wireless. There will be a need for landlines but not as many. I’d hate to be one of the employees.