Elessar78 Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 We don't. Haven't had one for the ten years we've been married, but now our eldest is at an age where she can use a phone to, God forbid, call 9-1-1. So we're considering getting one, but the cost seems too high. $300/year—which in light of a true emergency may be a small price to pay. Are there any alternatives out there to access emergency services? Big concern is that in the event of an emergency, our cell phones may be locked or can't be found. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 Kind of a risk, on a topic that might be vitally important. But I understand that now days, by law, a "disconnected" home landline still has a dial tone, and can still dial 911. Just can't dial any other numbers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterPinstripe Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 You could just get a pay as you go phone and have a spot for it. Heck, you can just use an old cell phone without service on it. FCC requires that emergency calls be allowed through even if there isnt service, you just wouldnt be able to get a call back. Even if you have an ATT phone with no bars, the call would then be made using Verizon service for example. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codeorama Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 I have not had one in 10 years as well. It got to a point where the only calls coming in were telemarketers and I got sick of that. My son just got his first iPhone this past October so I could actually leave him at home while I go out for very short periods of time (the gym or grocery store). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterPinstripe Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 2 minutes ago, Larry said: Kind of a risk, on a topic that might be vitally important. But I understand that now days, by law, a "disconnected" home landline still has a dial tone, and can still dial 911. Just can't dial any other numbers. Just googled that, apparently its not a law for landlines, just for cell phones. So in some areas you might have that ability on a disconnected landline, but many others you may not. Depends apparently on your location/local service provider. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twa Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 Here they offer basic landline phone service for less than $10, free if you are old ect. Went all cellular last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Wiggles Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 I still have a landline phone. Really need to cancel it though. Telemarketers are the only ones who call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoodBits Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 Had to get one for my current place because I have no cell service here. It's absurdly expensive, like $80/mo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcsluggo Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 I've never had a personal cell phone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearrock Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 Our's comes bundled with cable and internet and I saw no price difference without the landline (well a VOIP I guess, but still). You could also teach your child how to use 911 on a cell in a pinch (I think cell phones can dial 911 without it being unlocked right?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kilmer17 Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 We keep an old iphone 4 plugged in. It's not part of our plan, but can dial 911 in an emergency. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twa Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 4 minutes ago, Kilmer17 said: We keep an old iphone 4 plugged in. It's not part of our plan, but can dial 911 in an emergency. and a emergency flashlight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Springfield Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 Haven't had a land line in 8 years or so. Only got telemarketing calls on it when I had it. **** that. I'm not planning on having any emergencies any time soon, so no big deal I guess. Joking aside, If you have an iPhone, you can call emergency while it's locked. MORE IMPORTANTLY: On the emergency screen there is a "medical ID" button on the bottom left. Fill out your medical ID so that would be rescuers can get reliable information on you quickly. Allergies, medications, emergency contact info, stuff like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kosher Ham Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 20 years or so without a landline for me. I've had a cell phone since the old brick phones. Just never had a need for one. I also don't lock my phone, no reason to the only person that has any access to it is my wife and there is nothing for me to hide on my phone. I would buy one of the basic phones that is not a smartphone ( I think you can get some for about 20 bucks). That way she can call anyone in case of an emergency and add it on your plan. Typically it is only 10 bucks a month to add a line. Put in some of the main numbers she would need immediate access to...and keep it moving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busch1724 Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 I bet you people with landlines still have analog clocks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark327 Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warhead36 Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 Cut my home phone a few years ago. I'm not worried about calling 911 because nobody is gonna bother robbing my broke ass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark327 Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 House phone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DM72 Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 Nope. Probably saving around $40 a month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BornaSkinsFan83 Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 Negative. And off the top of my head im not sure I know anyone who has one either. 4 hours ago, Elessar78 said: We don't. Haven't had one for the ten years we've been married, but now our eldest is at an age where she can use a phone to, God forbid, call 9-1-1. So we're considering getting one, but the cost seems too high. $300/year—which in light of a true emergency may be a small price to pay. Are there any alternatives out there to access emergency services? Big concern is that in the event of an emergency, our cell phones may be locked or can't be found. Just get a POS burner for cheap and leave it plugged in somewhere for emergencies only. That world be cheaper than an actual landline Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elessar78 Posted March 17, 2017 Author Share Posted March 17, 2017 4 hours ago, twa said: Here they offer basic landline phone service for less than $10, free if you are old ect. Went all cellular last year. I tried asking them about that but they said they don't offer that here. Grr. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twa Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 2 minutes ago, Elessar78 said: I tried asking them about that but they said they don't offer that here. Grr. they do for poor folk Surely you have a old cell phone around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elessar78 Posted March 17, 2017 Author Share Posted March 17, 2017 1 hour ago, Busch1724 said: I bet you people with landlines still have analog clocks! As long as they're not in Oklahoma, they can read still read 'em. 21 minutes ago, twa said: they do for poor folk Surely you have a old cell phone around. Yes. I didn't think of that as an option until someone mentioned it above. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcsluggo Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 3 hours ago, Busch1724 said: I bet you people with landlines still have analog clocks! Yes, i have a (month winding) mantle clock, an analog watch (self winding gem-geared chronometer), and about 10 analog (battery) clocks around the house Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yohan Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 What about magicjack? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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