[kp11364]

Hi all,

Do most folks in TV get a phone landline, or you make do with your cell phones?

Thanks!

[Stu from NYC]

Went with xfinity and had a landline for our first year here. Several times our kids would call our cell and ask why landline was not working.

Had to reboot system and it worked. After the 4th time we decided to eliminate landline and do not miss it as three way calling is rather easy

[GpaVader]

We have one for almost two years now, we have cell phones but we also have an elderly person living with us that doesn't, we may disconnect it when we renew our Comcast subscription later this year but we need her to have a line in case she needs help.

[djlnc]

Originally Posted by kp11364

Hi all,

Do most folks in TV get a phone landline, or you make do with your cell phones?

Thanks!

We had a Vonage VOIP line that we used as our home phone. I was reluctant to use my cell number for all calls. As I got more comfortable releasing my cell phone number, we stopped giving out the home phone number, and got a Consumer Cellular line using our old Vonage number. We are monitoring the CC Cellular line, which has almost no activity and will soon drop it.

[gatorbill1]

Quit landline 4 years ago and do not miss it. Both have cellphones.

[vintageogauge]

Cell service is not great in our area so we have had a land line since moving here 6 years ago and have had no problems with it, we use Comcast Xfinity, part of the package.

[Keefelane66]

Originally Posted by vintageogauge

Cell service is not great in our area so we have had a land line since moving here 6 years ago and have had no problems with it, we use Comcast Xfinity, part of the package.

All you need to do is turn on wifi calling.
“ WiFi calls are supported by most recent Android phones and iPhones. Go to Settings and search for the feature to check your phone's connectivity, or check with your carrier.”
In settings phone turn on wifi calling

[drbales]

We have only used cell phones for the past 20+ years. 12 of those in the villages. No issues and our service has always been through Verizon while in the villages.

[Two Bills]

We live in a very rural area, and the only reason we have a landline is our broadband is still ADSL.
Only consolation is if any calls come through on landline, we know they are scammers.
Cell is used for family and business.
If cable ever ventured our way, landline is out the window.

[retiredguy123]

Landlines are confusing. A true landline is an analog wire that comes directly to the house without the need for electrical house power or a cable service. I don't know if you can still get a true analog landline service.

The "landline" that is offered by Xfinity is a digital phone line that is delivered to the house using the Xfinity cable and is routed through a modem. I have the Xfinity landline service, and it costs $20 per month after the bundle discount. I like it because it is a reasonable backup for the cell phone.

[Ecuadog]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

Landlines are confusing. A true landline is an analog wire that comes directly to the house without the need for electrical house power or a cable service. I don't know if you can still get a true analog landline service.
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I have a copper-wire landline from Lumen (CenturyLink).

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by Ecuadog

I have a copper-wire landline from Lumen (CenturyLink).

I have heard that some new houses no longer have analog phone wires installed to the house.

[Ecuadog]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

I have heard that some new houses no longer have analog phone wires installed to the house.

Wouldn't surprise me. Copper is probably doomed.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

What passes for landline in most situations around the Villages isn't landline at all. It's cable, and requires both a modem AND electricity. If the power goes out, your phone won't work.

With true landline, you don't need electricity. You'll get dial-tone and be able to make a call whether there's electricity or not. If you are looking for actual landline, call whatever phone services are in the area and ask if they can provide POTS. That stands for Plain Old Telephone Service. If they don't know what that means, then they probably don't provide it.

[Bill14564]

Cellphone only for is. Less confusing all around (too many numbers) and saves money. Wi-Fi calling solves any problems at home.