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Originally Posted by MikeC
I haven’t had a landline in 10 years. Who needs it so why have it?
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Originally Posted by inda50
... I just don't like being dependent on any one means of contact in case of an emergency.
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I have a copper-wire landline just for peace of mind.
During hurricane Sandy, I left my waterfront house to hunker down with my brother on higher ground. There was no power. His fiber optic internet and voip didn't work. Our cell phones didn't work. The towers were down. Luckily, he had kept one copper-wire (POTS) line. It was our only relaible means of communication with the outside world.
When you call 911, they know exactly where you're calling from.