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Cell phones have been at the forefront of communications technology for several years now. Not only can we make calls with them but we can access the internet, connect instantly through social media, and even have at as our little task organizer. In addition to taking over some of the functions that laptops have been used for, these devices have also taken over most of the tasks associated with home telephones.
A home phone should not be completely abandoned just yet becuse there are important advantages to keeping that home telephone. A fixed telephone service is the most reliable form of communication because it does not depend on wireless signals as cell phones do. In a large disaster where cell phone signals are not available, the digital home phone is working and it has a battery back up unit for extra security.
With a home phone, you can maintain lines of communication with the outside world even if you cannot get out of the house. Another important benefit of home phone services is accessibility for your children. If you are a concerned parent you might not want your kids to have cell phones until they reach a certain age, but they still need to talk to their friends or they might need to reach you in the event of an emergency so having a home phone can be really beneficial in this regard. A home telephone can be used in case of an emergency if no mobile phone is available. The 911 helpline can respond more quickly to a call from a landline because they automatically have the address from where the call is being made. As useful as cell phones can be in an emergency outside the home, it is a shameful fact that the cell phones use satellite mapping to get an individuals location within a mile or so. The negative implications this has is that emergency personal do not have your exact location and this can be deadly in certain situations.
Why take the risk of not having a home phone when you can both. Cell phones and home phones compliment each other and, believe it or not can save you money. With a company like AT&T that offers TV, Internet, cell phone service, and the original AT&T home phone service, bundling is the best option to get the best deal.
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