What do you say -- is it still worth it to have a landline? 📞 NationalTelephoneDay
It seems like the landline phone is going the way of the dinosaur, and could face extinction at some point.Centers of Disease Control and Prevention, which tracks phone ownership as part of its National Health Interview Survey.But while many are turning to cellphones because they are cheaper and can be used anywhere, there still is some value to having a landline.1. Landlines still work in a power outage.
Have you ever lost power for an extended period of time and can’t charge a cellphone in the house? Having a landline would be some extra insurance in terms of communicating with family members, friends or emergency services while the power is restored.If there is ever an accident in a home that requires an emergency responder, the home’s landline having an affiliated address makes it easier for responders to trace the information of where you are.
Having a landline is also a good way for a kid to call 911 for help, because it’s easy to be locked out of cellphones.Even though you can’t top the mobility of a cellphone, landlines still offer the best quality sound and clarity, which can be beneficial to the hearing impaired. This can also be especially helpful for long-distance or international calls.A home phone connection is often required by many home security systems as a main base or backup for the security company to get in touch with.
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