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Wednesday, November 6, 2013

The Home Phone for the Family

Having a cellular phone is a common occurrence in most households throughout the United States.  In our technologically evolving nation, almost everyone has some type of wireless device regardless of their age.  With so many different instruments available having the ability to access nearly anything one needs such as checking an e-mail, browsing the web, taking photos, getting directions through GPS apps, playing music, on-line banking needs, setting up accounts and paying bills, and of course making and receiving phone calls.  We can’t forget the face to face chatting and screen share programs now available.  These are just some of the numerous features and functions of a wireless component, which is designed to help achieve a more convenient life for the user.  But should a family eliminate their home phone for all the modern conveniences of a cellular phone, and give up the security, privacy and stability of the family home phone? 

A landline offers many valuable features in the home that many people forget about or simply do not think about.  One never has to worry about the home security system if it is connected through a landline or the ability to call for emergency assistance on a home landline.   For those who have children or an adolescent in the home, they know all too well how long a teenagers phone conversation can be to a friend.  People tend to spend hours on the phone with family, and friends, not realizing the length of a conversation until they have to count the minutes.  With a land line there are no roaming costs and you pay per minute without worrying about overages.  There is no worrying about the battery going dead during an important call with a landline.  A parent also has the capability to call their home to check up on the whereabouts of their child and have the peace of mind knowing they are safe.  Whereas when a parent is calling their child’s cellular phone and left unsure of their location. 

There is also the cost factor to consider.  A basic landline cost is usually, on average, around $25 a month compared to the astonishing costs of cellular phones that continue to skyrocket.    


All these issues are important points to consider when deciding on what is best for your family and if you would like to save even more money on your family phone contact National Access Long Distance.