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Currently, only about a quarter of U.S. households do not have residential phone service. Many other people maintain residential phone service but rarely use it, though this number is not measured.

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Residential Phone Service: Do You Need It?

It is not uncommon these days for consumers to rely only on a cellular telephone, but it is also very common to see people still paying for residential phone service whether or not they actually need it. There are a variety of reasons people choose to keep their residential phone service turned on. Sometimes having a home phone can still prove to be beneficial and may be the best option for those who are old-fashioned and choose to only have a prepaid cell phone when away from their homes. There are many consumers who simply do not wish to rely so heavily on a cellular phone or may not use a cell phone at all. So, how can you determine if continuing to pay for residential phone service is a waste of money? Have you had your home telephone for many years and still get important calls on this home phone? If so, then you may still want to continue your residential phone service. However, if you receive no calls on your home phone or you just receive a lot of telemarketing phone calls but don't seem to have any use for home phone service, it could be time to drop your residential phone service. It may be worth taking the time to add up how much you are spending monthly on this residential phone service and then estimate what your annual out-of-pocket expense is for a service that is no longer beneficial. If you have determined that keeping residential phone service is an advantage for you, are you getting the best deal? Maybe you have been with the same provider for so many years and you have neglected to find out if you are actually getting the best current rates. Since cell phones have taken over, many companies are offering unbelievable rates for residential phone service. Some of these companies will allow you to keep your same telephone number and even offer unlimited long-distance at a low set rate. As a consumer in a struggling economy, it is important to evaluate whether or not continuing to pay for residential phone service is necessary and if you find that it is still of value, you must determine whether you are paying more than you should.


How many households in America still purchase residential phone service?

As of 2008, about 75% of households still had at least one landline.


What companies offer residential phone service in Pantego, TX?

Pantego Texas is currently served by West Texas Communications local phone service. Texas is one of the few states that is still home to many small and local phone service.


Do You Still Need Home Phone Service?

In the mobile world we now enjoy, many people are choosing to discontinue their home phone service. Many people who have mobile phones spend most of their waking hours away from home, so they hardly have a chance to use their home phone service. Also, most people carry their cell phone with them at all times, so others call it to make sure they will get to talk. Still, many people prefer to keep their home phone service as a backup and for emergencies.


I don't have a home phone, can I still use your service for the internet?

I don't have a home phone line, can I still use your service for fast internet?


Why do you still get new text on your old phone?

You have to get it in your service plan.


Are there still phone companies with landline service?

Yes. Landline service is still available in most areas. It is generally cheaper than cell phone service, though obviously it doesn't allow for the same degree of mobility.


Can mobil phone without service still call police?

If you are in the UK- you can dial 999 on a phone without service or credit. think it is the same in the states.


If you have no phone service on your phone can you still transfer the pictures and videos to your PC?

Yes, if you have a data link cable.


Can you still text if you can not call people on the iPhone 4?

It depends on what kind of cell phone plan you have and if you have paid for it. If you have a cell phone plan that is text messaging only, then yes, you can text but not call people. Otherwise, you should contact your cell phone service provider to find out the details of the cell phone plan you have.


Can you find out where a mobile phone is?

Call your phone service provider and ask them if they can locate its signal. If its still turned on then yes.


Can you use bluetooth on cell phone without having service?

The Bluetooth device and the phone can still interact, yes.