In an increasingly mobile world, more than 40% of American homes have discarded their landline telephone service to save costs, but that doesn’t mean you should follow the trend. As specialists in television, phone, and internet services, New Hope Telephone Co-Op in Madison County, AL, says certain circumstances warrant keeping your landline.

Power Outages

During a power outage or natural disaster, you shouldn’t rely on a mobile phone because too many people using the system can overload it. Landline telephone service is much more likely to continue working in the event of a power outage.

Emergency Calls

A significant advantage of using a landline phone during an emergency is the dispatcher immediately knows your phone number and address. In comparison, it takes approximately 30 seconds for a dispatcher to gather information on your location from a cell phone call. Even then, it only identifies a general area and not your exact location.

Home Features Can Require Them

Fax machines, home security systems, and certain medical devices, such as a pacemaker monitoring system, all require landline telephone service to function. Not having a landline connection may necessitate installing an expensive special adapter that works with mobile phones.

Poor Reception

Certain parts of the country — including rural areas of Alabama — have poor cell phone reception. Having a landline means you’ll always have reliable and quality reception whenever you need it. Wind can also cause damage to cell phone towers, leaving users unable to make or receive calls.

Service Bundles Make It Cheaper to Keep

Many companies, including New Hope Telephone Co-Op, offer special rates and deals to customers who sign up for a package that includes internet, cable, and landline telephone services. This allows customers to build their own bundle at a fraction of the cost it would take to purchase services separately.

If you’d like to learn more about New Hope Telephone Co-Op’s landline phone service and special rates, call (256) 723-4211 to speak with a member of their team. You’ll also find more information about their services online.