Anyone here still use landline phone?

[MrHT]

My parents always nag me about why I don’t get a landline phone for my apartment. I just don’t see the purpose. I already pay $65 for cell phone service and unlimited talk and text. So why should I pay extra for a landline? Maybe I’m missing something?

Anyone here still use a landline phone? If so, any reason I should pay the added expense?

[BeastCreatureTrapper]

I don't see a reason to own a landline phone, unless it's a Garfield phone, you're a ninja, and you have important phone calls with bad guys:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ThpdB-W89gg&t=3s

[BluBonnet]

What will you use in the event of an EMP attack?

[Al_The_Strange]

I use a landline. My parents are pretty much the only people I talk to with it, but I prefer to use a landline over a cellphone because I know the reception won't break up as often.

Did have near-constant robocalls, but I opted to block all calls except certain numbers (my parents, work, few others), so I don't get bothered much anymore.

[LordoftheRings]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=11KB...ature=youtu.be

[LordoftheRings]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JRrt...ature=youtu.be

[bhampton]

We keep one and I have no idea why.

The ONLY reason I see to have one is they work if the power goes out but ours are wireless bluetooth junk that doesn't work when the power goes out.

Needless to say I have suggested we stop having this but someone here still wants it.

[LordoftheRings]

I have one (with a dial) for those emergency situations.
Same with the turntable.
I also have a radio with three bands, a telescopic antenna and batteries (type C).
Bunch of wax candles ...

[sfmarine]

I have one for my DSL line. 99% of the calls = junk and get blocked. It does come in handy every now and then. We lost power for a week during Hurricane Sandy but the phone still worked. I finally broke down and bought a generator after that.

[unberechenbar]

Yes I do

[meremortal]

The rotary phone was certainly interesting. My nanny had one in her house even in the 1990s. It was kind of fun, if inefficient, to drag the dial. If I had landline service, then I'd probably add a rotary in one room just for the nostalgia/novelty. Landlines generally have pretty stable service and can come in handy when you need them. I was a late bloomer and didn't have a cell phone until my early 20s, so I was very accustomed to using standard landlines and 'cordless' phones. Also used pay phones a lot growing up and they used to be everywhere; the last time I can recall using one was about a decade ago and now they're pretty tough to find.

[AeroK]

Parents still have a landline. I remember we had a rotary for the longest time. I would want a rotary IF I ever decided to get a line of my own. I love the sound it makes when dialing.