How many have eliminated their land line? (house phone)

[Jimbo]

I guess I'm the downer to this thread. I just cannot get used to dropped calls and the delay in conversations so I tend to use my cell phone less than the house phone. But I actually user both fairly infrequently. Not very progressive thinking for a person working in the high speed communications industry, huh?

[RickBomba]

Come on, old man, cut the cord. Only thing that sucks is the innumerable lost calls during conference calls.
Other than that, I'd never go back.

[Raven]

we had an issue with Aluminum siding
which is shortly no longer going to be an issue....

we now just use cell phones...

[Rockport24]

I haven't had a land line in like 4 years and don't see a need for one. it's annoying if I'm trying to get a hold of my wife and I know she's home but her phone is turned off but that doesn't happen too often.

[chris L]

Originally Posted by Jimbo

I guess I'm the downer to this thread. I just cannot get used to dropped calls and the delay in conversations so I tend to use my cell phone less than the house phone. But I actually user both fairly infrequently. Not very progressive thinking for a person working in the high speed communications industry, huh?

your not the only one . I have been in the business for over 25 years and never cared for all the technology . no cell Ok with me . Im with the slowskies . I cant type faster than I think so too fast and I burn brain cells .

[TheSpecialist]

Land line, absolutely, Security and peace of mind, never worry about whether or not 911 will work.

[gone fishin]

Land line for business purposes, but have a few issues with going all cell. I have cell service and have for many years. There are issues with the cell service that we all overlook and I will list a few here.

Poor reception - many areas are really bad.
Lousey quality of sound reception - staitic and noise.
Lost phone = lost phone telephone # directory.
Phone is small and easily lost.
Battery issues. battery is usually good for a year or so and then it starts to short cycle and die when in use.
Battery costs as much as a new car battery.
Cell service sucks - they will try and sell you a new phone before fixing the existing one. If on insurance plan you have to wait while they send your phone out for inspection. No such thing as a loaner.
Cells do not function well when wet. ( ask tagger).
Cell service costs are skyrocketing along with the oil prices.

Just a few reasons I will keep my land line for awhile at the least.

[reelecstasy]

Originally Posted by TheSpecialist

Land line, absolutely, Security and peace of mind, never worry about whether or not 911 will work.

Agreed

[Raven]

looking over your shoulder

and seeing all those Verizon people

following me around....