Do you have a "home" phone?

Question

Let's face it.... landline phones are becoming a thing of the past. Do YOU have a phone in your house and why or why not?

Answer 1

Yes.



It's an essential device. If the power fails, like in a natural disaster, it will usually work even when all other services do not. Your cell phone will eventually die.... or the power at the cell tower will be out too.... rendering your cell phone useless. Also, if the power is out, the cable modem phones, or internet phones, cannot work. The standard land line phone, the old telephony standard, is powered by 48 volts of DC power. Each Central Office (located within about 5 miles of your home) has giant diesel engine generators that kick on automatically when the phone service dies.



Also - the old fashion telephone companies dispatch trucks to high elevations to transmit your Hi-Capacity lines via microwave to bypass dead areas that occur if trees or the like brings down poles that supported phone lines.



If you're out of power for a week or more.... you'll really know how important the land line (corded - not cordless) is.... and you would NEVER be without one again.

Answer 2

Yes, I have 2: one for my DSL and one for my security system. The DSL doubles as a "talk" line.



I like having a landline because cell phone coverage is still spotty. I hate trying to have a lengthy and meaningful conversation on a cell phone.



For the record, I hate my cell phone. I do not want to be reachable all the time. People expect you to answer it. If I didn't have small kids, and commute 100 miles a day, I would not have one.

Answer 3

Yes....we have on in each of our bedrooms & the kitchen.



So that makes 6 landline phones.



We have them because sometimes it's a pain to carry around a cell phone in the house.

Answer 4

Yes. Cell phone minutes cost a lot to just use as needed, and in some places certain cell phone companies just dont get any service to your phone, therefore i carry a cell phone for emergencies when I am out and when I am home I prefer the house phone.

Answer 5

Yes I dohave a landline phone because my cell phone is personal andI dont need companies and such calling it.I rather them call my house phone.

Answer 6

Yep, I use it for work. I talk to people all day - THEY are using cell phones. Cell phones are not nearly as reliable as landlines and the sound is just crappy...unfortunately we are getting used to this as a standard and are accepting less.



Indeed with cell phones we are just thrilled if we don't drop a call every day. Could you imagine that being our standard for land lines?



Great question!

Answer 7

i do have a home phone because in the area where I live cell phones, no matter what type, will not pick up.. the one i had .. had to be hooked to a booster and would only work on the outside// i didnt want to have to go out every time i needed to use the phone.. so thats the reason for me,,,

Answer 8

a lot to just use as needed, and in some places certain cell phone companies just dont get any service to your phone, therefore i carry a cell phone for emergencies when I am out and when I am home I prefer the house phone.

Answer 9

No. My husband and I just moved across the country and we decided not to get a house phone. It would be a waste of money because we both have cell phones and everyone in both of our families has the same service so all calls are free. It's the cheapest thing to do. I

Answer 10

Yes

Answer 11

No, I only have a cell phone. The way I see it, cell phones are way more convenient. I mean, if the electricity goes out, I don't have to worry about not being able to use my phone. Besides, why pay two phone bills, when they both do the same thing?

Answer 12

Yes

Answer 13

Yes, We have a home business so it is necessary for faxing and receiving phone calls. And I like to have an old fashion back up in case of an emergency.

Answer 14

Yeah, we still have a home phone. We have an age limit for cellphones in our house, so my little brother and sister don't have one. We'll probably still keep the home phone though.

Answer 15

Yes, we live in a gated community that requires a home phone to utilize the gate. Plus when the cell dies we still can call out, and for american idol voting.

Answer 16

yes-if they want to talk fine and more convenient for me--won't have cell phone--going to the store, drs office, post office whatever is the ONLY time I get anytime by myself and since when I am gone I am usually driving I couldn't answer cell anyway--too --- dangerous. In a 6 mos. time I have witnessed 8 accidents happen because of them.

Answer 17

Absolutely. I don't have to keep it charged, it's free to call anywhere locally which is how I do most of my calling and I have a phone in various rooms meaning I dont have to carry my cell phone around me to hear it ring/answer it. I love my home phone.

Answer 18

I got the Comcast Triple Play (internet, cable, landline) Had it about a month. Have given number to NO ONE, yet rings at least twice a day. Just got on do not call list, but it takes a month.

Will use it for business purposes, by company & husbands. I don't want to conduct business driving down the street.

Answer 19

I do not have a home, let alone a home phone. I do have a mobile but it rarely has any service. I hate the phone, can't you tell?

Answer 20

Yes, in case something happens to my cell phone, emergencies, and I don't want some people being able to reach me 24/7.

Answer 21

yes because I have a house. So that's why I need a Home Phone

Answer 22

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Answer 23

no just my cell phone and my partners cell phone. that is it. hardly ever home so we dont need a landline.

Answer 24

No... only cell phones. What's the point of paying for a landline AND cell phones. It' either one or the other. And no telemarketers!

Answer 25

yes - everyone i have ever met knew that phone number before i got a cell phone and now they are too used to calling it 2 change - if you get what i mean...

Answer 26

Yup..most alarm companies do not work with anything other than landlines...at least in my area they don't. Not to mention, they're reliable during power outages.

Answer 27

yeah, we have a landline and cell phones

Answer 28

Yes I have a land-line...for my home security system. I don't have any features installed, I've just got a basic land-line to perform that service.

Answer 29

I have one in my house because the area of my house gets really bad reception and its also the line for family calls.

Answer 30

yes



if I'm not home..too bad! I don't like cell phones there annoying.

Answer 31

Nope! Not for over a year now. It's just me and my boyfriend in a little apartment and we're not even here half the time so why bother??

Answer 32

Yes - it helps me find my cell phone when its lost and it helps incase the cell dies and the power is out.

Answer 33

Yes, and it's the only phone I've ever had. People think I'm nuts, or they pity me.

Answer 34

yes- my cell cuts out in parts of the house

Answer 35

Yeah, but it's one of those though the internet phones.

Answer 36

yes, but i really dont know why because everyone in my home has a cell phone sooo...

Answer 37

Yes, I have a home phone, I also have dial up on my computer, that is all I really need. =)

Answer 38

Yes. It came with the internet package.

Answer 39

yes, Main reason their are many people I do not want calling me unless I am home- cell is more for on-the-go and work related.

Answer 40

Yes, because of my parents (they are traditional)...though I would understand why someone would not have a home phone.

Answer 41

Do not but we are going to reconnect one.

I think that it is needed in case of emergencies.

Sometimes the cellphone just does not ring loud enough!

Answer 42

yes because i don't have a cell phone

Answer 43

My roommates and I do.

And people actually call it. Haha.

Usually we give out that number to people we don't want contacting us on our cell phones.

We should probably get rid of it...

Answer 44

yes and 2 cell phones!!!!

Answer 45

yes so people can call me if i lost my phone or its out of charge

Answer 46

yep. its a lot cheaper to use it to call another home phone, rather than using a cell to call another home phone...

Answer 47

nope, cuz my cell phone has free long distance and it's always with me.

Answer 48

Yes. We use it a lot. All the time. Its actually pretty important

Answer 49

Yes, mam. I'm al old kitty and that's the way I roll.

Answer 50

we dont. everyone in our house has a cellphone so if one of us needs to be reached then they can call the cell.

Answer 51

Yes



but we never pick up the phone...so almost no one calls

Answer 52

yes

Answer 53

yes

Answer 54

yes i do

because cell phones are too expensive

Answer 55

yes. because the cell phone charges are outrages

Answer 56

Yes, I use it for my dial-up Internet connection

Answer 57

yes



its a family phone

Answer 58

Yeah, but i don't use it :P the only one that calls are stupid 800 #'s and my dad when he's coming home :)

Answer 59

Yeah, I have them in various rooms in my house.

Answer 60

yes... because if not, we'd go way over our cell phone minutes.

Answer 61

yes

Answer 62

yes, but only because my work requires it as a condition of employment.

Answer 63

Yes, because my dad is paying the bill for it, lol.

Answer 64

yes

Answer 65

Yea

I Loaned It To E.T.

So He Can Phone Home..............

Answer 66

Yes...it's cheaper than a cell...

Answer 67

haha nope..we have cell phones instead :]

Answer 68

yea so bill collectors dont bother ur cell

Answer 69

nope we eliminated landlines in my house years ago

Answer 70

lol no...even my 7 year old sis has a cell...we just dont need one... i mean u dont need one not even for internet anymore...its just a waste of money

Answer 71

i do but im going to get rid of it soon. there is really no need for it

Answer 72

no dont need on i have my cell which is cheaper than using land line and i have wireless net so dont need it

Answer 73

yes, my minutes on my cell are expensive.

Answer 74

yes i do it brings the internet to me also.

Answer 75

No, everyone here uses cell phones.



`Jenny

Answer 76

yea

Answer 77

yea

Answer 78

I stil one but I use it less and less

Answer 79

nope

Answer 80

yupp

Answer 81

don't have one

i carry my cell always

Answer 82

yes, better signal

Answer 83

no I perfer a cell...take it everywhere i go

Answer 84

yep

Answer 85

why of course i have it just because i can

Answer 86

Yes l do.

Answer 87

Yes..Yes I do.

Answer 88

Yes, to call people?? GOD Bless you.

Answer 89

I do, but I don't ever use it. I agree with you.

Answer 90

nope.we are renting the house and we will get one when we get our own...

Answer 91

yes but i really don't use it.

Answer 92

yes i do.

Answer 93

yes....but i never pick it up lol

Answer 94

Yea, we still do ;)

Answer 95

yes

GOD BLESS