You know every time the topic landline comes up it is usually met with
thoughts of but it’s not as convenient as my cell phone. Contrary to popular belief, there are
benefits to having one. So here are 10 solid reasons to maintain a landline
phone:
1. Works Better for 911 services: When you call from a landline, it will automatically go to an enhanced
center. This proves to be important when you or the person cannot speak. The
landline also will allow the dispatcher to have an accurate address whereas the
cell phone only gives a general area.
2. Its Stationary: It's based in your home so you’re not going to misplace it. It is not
going to be stolen nor will you leave it at the restaurant or office. It's usually
centrally located and multiple lines can be throughout the house for easy
access.
3. Better Connection: You get the clearest and most stable calls on a landline with better volume,
especially if you use a corded phone.
4. Security: Landlines ensure more security when doing phone business like banking or
social security issues?
5. Easier to use: Since a landline phone only makes calls, it makes it a lot easier to
operate. This proves to be handy for emergencies with children making the call.
It also makes it easier for elderly people to see and operate.
6. Natural Disasters: Cell towers are subject to the
weather more than anything. Even an ice storm can affect its ability to
function. It is true that landlines are
subject to weather, especially tornados; service crews for landlines have a
much quicker response time.
7. Reliability: Even though many will use cordless phones as their landlines. You still
can always have one outlet with a corded phone in case the battery dies, you
can go to the speaker phone on the base of most cordless phones.
8. Value: There is no need for insurance, no data plans or over use charges. No
extra accessories like covers, extra chargers, screen covers, etc. is required
to extend the phones life either.
9. Power: There are no worries when the power is out because the landline phone will
still be working in most instances. The local landline carrier provides local
emergency backup systems. No need to worry about batteries and chargers.
10. Lower Cost: Landline phones are amazingly more affordable than most cell phones. There’s
never a roaming charge. This comes in pretty handy when you have a whole family
using the same phone making hours of calls a day.
So regardless if you talk a little or if you are a blabber mouth, the
landline can provide an all-around cost effective option and security for all
of your talking needs. Please think about this list before you consider
discarding your landline. And if you want keep you landline cost low by saving
more money on your long distance service, contact National Access Long
Distance.
