Landlines versus mobiles

By practically, I mean have you always been able to contact people. I have not always found that this is the case. Phones have run out of charge, people in the garden without their phones and ring tones not as loud as landlines, three story houses, phone not heard etc. People do not always carry their phones around with them when at home.

Sorry, I should have made it more clear. I have had a mobile phone since they were like bricks and have updated them regularly, so I do understand their capabilities, though I must admit that I have always preferred to use my iPad, which I have also had, and updated since they first came on the market.

I tend to agree with you Calendargirl I mainly use my phone when out.

The problem is that you need a landline for wi-fi, I believe? I’ve unplugged mine, but am told that the caller still hears it ringing and can leave a message. I only found this by accident when I plugged it back in one day to find a couple of messages - luckily I was happy to give my mobile number to both callers. I still think a landline might be helpful in an emergency as my mobile struggles to pick up a signal in some rooms and batteries can run down quite fast after a certain point. I live on my own, so it’s belt and braces for me.

Merylstreep
I don’t understand - I’ll have to check out - will save me a bit - thanks

Calendargirl

I still prefer my landline.

Yes, I realise I’m out of touch. Mobiles have a place when you’re out and about, but use the landline at home.

It's more about the cost than what you prefer. My mobile costs £5 a month for unlimited calls and texts with Smarty, but the landline would be very expensive to make all those phone calls especially long chats with friends or relatives. Not forgetting you have voice or or video call abroad for free with WhatsApp and others.

My landline sounds like someone is frying sausages in the background. So I hardly use it. I much prefer my mobile.

As far as I know you need a land line to have internet access for Broadband and TV stations. Obviously you don't need to have a phone plugged in or use the phone number. If anyone knows otherwise then do tell.
I have a phone plugged in because a few old fogies ring me on it, but I never give out the number any more. I use the mobile for everything.

crazyH
How am I communicating with you right now in the comfort of my home without a landline? ?

Still have a landline. Some areas have poor mobile coverage, even now.

I still prefer my landline.

Yes, I realise I’m out of touch. Mobiles have a place when you’re out and about, but use the landline at home.

I think you need a land line to get your Wi-Fi - not that I am technically minded

I haven’t had a landline ( in the uk) for 20 years.
I don’t what you mean by practically how does it work
It’s a phone. You can’t FaceTime etc etc on your land line and the million and one things you can do on you mobile.