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In reply to the discussion: Do you still use a land line? [View all]Blue_In_AK
(46,436 posts)84. Yes.
We don't own a smart phone or anything like that and just threw away our crappy old cell. We're retired and don't go out much.
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Your internet will still work, as will Skype - but you can't call 911. Can call the nonemergency #.
leveymg
Sep 2012
#88
You sure aren't. I have a land line. I live in a rural area surrounded by mountains and my
southernyankeebelle
Sep 2012
#21
Yep, those phones were designed/built to last forever. Incredible phones!!! n/t
RKP5637
Sep 2012
#82
Only about 8 people have my cell number and it's turned off 90% of the time.
hobbit709
Sep 2012
#115
Yep. I like having the ol' standby--it's our official household contact
TwilightGardener
Sep 2012
#41
Yes, two land lines--one for hubby's office--one for our 'home'. Have cells, too.
mnhtnbb
Sep 2012
#57
I do, and around here you have to use your local police/fire dispatch number
we can do it
Sep 2012
#85
No. Why bother when I have unlimited minutes on my cell and I'm hardly ever home?
LeftyMom
Sep 2012
#106