Most of us now have cell phones that are with us all the time. Some folks use these almost exclusively. Has anyone here dropped their landline— what I call going ”landless”? Any pros and cons you can post may be helpful other MOLers.
Most of us now have cell phones that are with us all the time. Some folks use these almost exclusively. Has anyone here dropped their landline— what I call going ”landless”? Any pros and cons you can post may be helpful other MOLers.
I dropped my landline in 2017 when I got rid of cable (FIOS internet only.) I got a google voice number (you can switch your landline number to google voice if you want to) so my Mom can call me, and to filter out unwanted calls. You can add credit to your google voice number and make calls nationally or internationally for 1c per minute. So far I've spent $15 on it, and use it for all my international calls. It's definitely not the only service like this, but I'm happy with this one.
I only have a land line because my bundle is cheaper with it. It isn't even hooked up. I don't think I even know anyone with a land line in use anymore.
For a long time, I put my landline number on my resume so I knew most calls to that line were work oriented. But, over the past few years, I've migrated everything to my mobile. People expect they can text to any number you provide so now my landline is just to discuss my expired auto warrantee and contributions to the Democratic Congressional Committe.
I don't think I even know anyone with a land line in use anymore.
Heh. Maybe not in person, but you know one here.
Main reasons: Inertia, and I dislike holding a slab against my face.
I never hold a phone up to my ear. Can't stand that. My landline has a headphone jack, so I use an Ernestine-style headset. And Bluetooth earbuds when on my cellphone.
I only have a land line because my bundle is cheaper with it. It isn't even hooked up. I don't think I even know anyone with a land line in use anymore.
I have the same issue. It's cheaper to pay for it and not use it. I'm pretty sure I chopped a few of the wires during a couple DIY home improvement projects. "Get rid of that, you don't need it" my dad would be proud
Great of you to take the time to reply. We’re somewhat slow to change things here…if ain’t broke… Though I’ve been thinking about this for a while.
How long did you allow to transition?
Any regrets? returnees?
I have a minimalist cell plan that I don’t come close to using up in any month. Did you need to increase your cell plan when you made the change?
The main issue is how many people only know your land line number? You'll need a transition period where you notify your regular callers to use your cell phone number. If you forget someone, will they be able to reach you by email or some other way? You don't want to totally lose contact with anyone (probably).
The main issue is how many people only know your land line number? You'll need a transition period where you notify your regular callers to use your cell phone number. If you forget someone, will they be able to reach you by email or some other way? You don't want to totally lose contact with anyone (probably).
I've kept my landline number on for the same reason. I have a few older family friends and relatives who still call on it. They're familiar with the number, and I don't want to confuse the issue by getting them to change over their contact lists - usually written in bold and large font on their kitchen notice boards, whatever.
The other calls I receive are generally from telemarketers, and if I have the time I'm quite happy to waste their time as well.
Most of us now have cell phones that are with us all the time. Some folks use these almost exclusively. Has anyone here dropped their landline— what I call going ”landless”? Any pros and cons you can post may be helpful other MOLers.
THANKS