Most likely, the calls you receive at your home phone are telemarketers, and most of your friends and family call your cell phone number. If that is the case, then consider eliminating your landline, and save around $40 per month- that is close to $500 per year! Here are some things to consider before you make the switch:
- You may need more minutes on your cell phone if you do not currently have an unlimited plan.
- Find out how your alarm system is set up. Some are connected to your landline phone and a phone is required for the alarm to work; however, the alarm companies can connect it to your cellular phone, but they typically charge an increased fee for that.
- A traditional fax machine would not work (but an e-fax would)
- If you have a bundled provider who also provides your TV service or internet, they may charge you more on the other services when you remove the landline
- The 911 issue- if there is an emergency, if you’re calling from your cell phone, your call could be answered by a neighboring 911 center and not your own. In the event of an emergency, if you are using your cell phone, make sure you ask for your city’s 911 center.
- Consider how much your children use the phone, or if they might need one in the event of an emergency, if they do not have their own cell phones.
After evaluating, you might just decide to eliminate your home phone, simplify your life, and save money!
