Do we still need landline phones?
By Anish Asokan
@RevivedWarrior (1115)
India
July 26, 2024 11:07am CST
With advent of smartphones and VOIP, landlines have started becoming uncommon.
Unlike smartphones, landline phones can still provide a sttable and reliable connection even in poor mobile coverage areas. They also do not need cellular networks or power and can be wonderfully useful during emergencies. There are also few who prefer the simple anc lear call quality and love landlines.
So, do you still have a landline phone at home or office?
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@RevivedWarrior (1115)
• India
27 Jul
Smartphone in that sense is cost effective and we can carry same with us all time.Thanks.
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@anya12adwi (6372)
• India
1 Aug
@RevivedWarrior Important offices have landlines but most of those don't work
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@RevivedWarrior (1115)
• India
27 Jul
Most offices have turned to VOIP . Perhaps, few places like hospitals and important offices still have landlines.Thanks for sharing!
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@much2say (54804)
• Los Angeles, California
26 Jul
We haven't had a landline in years. However my mother and mother in law do still rely on their landlines. They both have smartphones but use it minimally. They use it for no other function other than just calling. This advanced technology is too much for them and they prefer the good old fashioned landlines.
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@RevivedWarrior (1115)
• India
27 Jul
Some of the older generation still have an affinity towards landlines phones. Well smartphones have changed everything. Thanks for sharing!
@allknowing (132209)
• India
27 Jul
We had two in the good old days but now I have two feature phones and have no intention to go for a smart phone.
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@RevivedWarrior (1115)
• India
27 Jul
Me too- we had two landline phones one in bedroom and other in living room. Well, cellphones have changed everything.Thanks for sharing!
@RevivedWarrior (1115)
• India
27 Jul
Smartphone have almost made landline phones extinct. Thanks for sharing!
@MarieCoyle (34016)
•
27 Jul
It's been years since I have had a landline. I don't miss it at all.
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@RevivedWarrior (1115)
• India
27 Jul
You are right -With smartphones and VOIP around, we do not miss landlines. Thanks for sharing!
@RevivedWarrior (1115)
• India
27 Jul
Wow, that is pretty good time without landline. Thanks for sharing!
@RevivedWarrior (1115)
• India
27 Jul
Well pointed, digital age is less cable and more complicated devices.Thanks for sharing!
@RevivedWarrior (1115)
• India
27 Jul
Landline could be useful in emergency situations but not neccessary these days.Thanks for sharing!
@pitsipeahie (4924)
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26 Jul
Not anymore. We don't think its a necessity as we all have our own mobile phones.
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