Q&A: Senior citizens: do you still used land line phones?

Question by Daisy’s friend: Senior citizens: do you still used land line phones?
Since being off grid we have used cell phones and have’nt used land lines even tho’ we are back on grid.

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Answer by jcgimp@sbcglobal.net
I have a land line

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#1 written by NAN
about 1 year ago

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I do have a land line mostly because that’s the number all my friends know.
Have a couple prepay cells just in case the lines go down. Never know around here.
#2 written by Gramma
about 1 year ago

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Youbetcha, and one on the wall incase the electricity goes out.
My car has a phone too.
#3 written by Lizzy-tish
about 1 year ago

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You betcha those of us on limited incomes can’t afford to go completely wireless, so we still have land lines.
#4 written by Ginger H
about 1 year ago

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Sure do.
#5 written by AlphaHilo64
about 1 year ago

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I have a cell, and a land line…The land line is internet though, so if the power is out, I am cellular only……
#6 written by Granny
about 1 year ago

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I dumped the land line a long time ago, I’m on the go to much.
#7 written by peanuthead
about 1 year ago

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Yep…..still use it. Have a pre-pay cell for emergencies.
#8 written by redflag
about 1 year ago

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Yes — so far, I’ve resisted getting cellular service.
#9 written by Donna L
about 1 year ago

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I still have 3 land line phones in my home use them all the time and also have a cell phone that I carry with me Both are necessary
#10 written by slk29406
about 1 year ago

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I still have a land line and I have dial up internet connection too. It gets the job done, albiet the dial up connection can take a bit longer…or forever it seems.
#11 written by mister ed
about 1 year ago

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yes i am one of the few who does not have a cell phone == have better use for the money!!!!
#12 written by jb c
about 1 year ago

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Totally wireless (cell and laptop) since 01. I have internet cable but If needed backup will be portable power source and wifi.
#13 written by Clare
about 1 year ago

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We have a land line phone and cell phones. We use the land line most of the time because it’s a heck of a lot cheaper than using cell phones all the time!
#14 written by ka3udr
about 1 year ago

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Yes, I have been thinking about getting one of those cell phones.
#15 written by The Voice of........?
about 1 year ago

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Tried several cell phones. Can’t get service in the house, have to go out in the yard to make a call. The hell with that, I’ll stick with the land line.
#16 written by C J
about 1 year ago

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I’m 45, I have a land line.
#17 written by Scouse
about 1 year ago

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I use both landline aand mobile. The landline is cheaper so I prefer that when at home except for Text messages
#18 written by noonecanne
about 1 year ago

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Yes I do. I also have a cell phone but seldom use it.
#19 written by mydearsie
about 1 year ago

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Just a land line phone here. I cannot afford a cell phone. I am lucky to have a computer and digital camera.
#20 written by Shari
about 1 year ago

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We have both, a land line and a prepaid cell phone. I am on
a dial up ISP again, and if someone tries to call me on the
landline, and it’s busy due to my being on the computer, the
people can reach me by the cell number. I have given that
number to those who need to reach me. Including my doctor.
The cell number is actually more important, since I can almost
always receive calls on it. Unless it is hiding on a jacket
pocket and we have to go through a few to locate the phone
first. I’ve lost a few calls when I’ve had to search for the actual
phone. Only to answer it, as the person on the other end is
hanging up.
#21 written by WooleyBooley again
about 1 year ago

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Yes. It’s a back-up for the computer for when cable goes out. Yes I do use my land line phone. Have no idea what you mean “off grid or back on grid”.
#22 written by Diane M
about 1 year ago

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I use land line for my business and for some calls at home but most of the time its cell phone for me.
#23 written by sage seeker
about 1 year ago

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Yes, I have a land line phone and it is my primary phone. I also have a cell, but use it infrequently…mainly for urgent or emergency matters.
#24 written by Moe
about 1 year ago

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I have a seperate land line for my computer dial up. And I still have my other land line. but I hardly use that. I hate talking on the phone. I do have a cell phone, which I use only for emergencies. But it will be cancelled shortly, as I do not currently pay for it. And the monthy charges are too expensive and you have to commit to a two year plan. I would like to have just the dial up for the computer, and a cell, but then I would have to leave my cell on all the time and that will eat up the batteries. As much as I really use the phone cell or land line. I really don’t care, but have to have something for emergency or when I do need to use the phone, and I definityly need the land line for the computer, or I would be lost without it.
#25 written by Tsudo-Nimh
about 1 year ago

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I don’t own a cell phone. Have no idea how to use it even if I had one.
#26 written by riverrat323
about 1 year ago

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I am sad to admit i have land line, the reason is i live where i cannot assess broadband service… Yes we use a cell phone, it is 2008?
#27 written by THEAmericanPatriot
about 1 year ago

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I use my land line for work and long calls. My in-laws, family call to chat on our land line since we have unlimited long distance.
#28 written by kat s
about 1 year ago

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I use both.
#29 written by ?the?4OGx3!
about 1 year ago

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Cell phones are dangerous
#30 written by sugarbabe
about 1 year ago

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yep! when I’m out, I don’t want to be bothered. you can’t get me, you can’t reach me. there’s nothing so important that it can’t wait. if there’s an emergency, i’ll learn about it soon enough. leave a message, i’ll call you back when i want to.
#31 written by CJ
about 1 year ago

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In the USA if you own a PC you have to have a land line. If I could do it all over again I would buy a laptop and get a cell phone! Regrettably AT
#32 written by Peppa J
about 1 year ago

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Only when there is a power outage.
#33 written by the bellepepper
about 1 year ago

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We have had both for years. We seldom use the land line but need it for fax machine, home security system, and dsl.
I seldom even check my answering machine because hardly any one calls us on the land line. For years I used the cell phone only for emergencies and wouldn’t even give out the number. I have fallen into the habit of the mainstream however, and use it all the time now. I still don’t like being available to anyone at any time and will not use my cell phone when I’m driving or in a public place. My voice mail gets a lot of use.
#34 written by tone
about 1 year ago

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Yes we do, much better than cells
#35 written by dottie
about 1 year ago

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We have a landline at home where you can leave a message. We both have cell phones in case we want to call someone. We haven’t had problems with telemarketers for years before the “no call list”.
#36 written by ncgrl
about 1 year ago

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I have a land and a 2 cells. I would remove the land if I could get internet access from a wireless company but so far we dont have that option around here.
#37 written by UncleBuck
about 1 year ago

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It’s the only was I can get on line. Dial – up is all that is offered in my area.
#38 written by Harley Lady
about 1 year ago

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Yes, but I am thinking about cancelling it. I have a high speed internet connection. And, my cell phone should be plenty.
#39 written by sniggle
about 1 year ago

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I have a land line. We have a pre-pay cell.
#40 written by Tinman12
about 1 year ago

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Yes we still use land line. But I wish that rotary dialing was still available. I had cell once but the math was not adding up. Why have a phone on you when land line is just as good. I am not on anybodies must have to speak with list. But we do carry a trac phone for emergencies. a $ 20 card can last me 3 to 4 months. That should give you an idea why I got rid of the regular cell phone. Its cheaper over the long run with a trac phone.
#41 written by DR W
about 1 year ago

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Line line for everyday use. Cell phone only for emergencies.
#42 written by Eileen B
about 1 year ago

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We had all gone down to our cells , it began to be a bill that we did not need . Satellite for our computer .
#43 written by eve t
about 1 year ago

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I have three land line phones in my home and a cell phone. My son in another state has me on his family cell plan.
#44 written by Judith H
about 1 year ago

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Yes, I still have a land line phone. I just heard on the radio the other night health dangers of using cell and cordless phones…
#45 written by fernwood
about 1 year ago

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Yes!I talk about 5-6 hours a week to my kids in Ohio.I use my cell when I’m out or traveling.
#46 written by Mustbe
about 1 year ago

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I have both…..land
#47 written by DeeJay
about 1 year ago

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We have phones in every room of the house, for easy reach for me. I’m home bound.

My husband has a cell phone to check on me when he leaves the house.
#48 written by cowboydoc
about 1 year ago

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I went wireless before my five kids knew what a wireless was. I, by the way, was also using a PC in college and, had to explain to people what a PC was. Don’t underestimate us seniors.
#49 written by William B
about 1 year ago

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ya what other kind is there,

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