I don't think I'd ever completely get rid of my landline for a couple of reasons:
911. If I'm ever in a situation where I have to call 911, I want them to know where I am. Now. Cell phones just aren't at the stage yet where they can pinpoint you that quickly and that accurately.
If I leave my cell phone in the kitchen and someone calls while I'm in the bedroom (or vice versa), not only am I not going to get to it before the voicemail picks up, I'm probably not going to hear it in the first place. With a landline, I can put a phone handset in almost every room.
If you're determined to get rid of the landline, though, you may want to see if there are any wireless ISPs in your area. No need for them to need a phone line. Another possibility is a satellite ISP. I don't know how much that costs these days, but it probably wouldn't need a phone line either. Another possibility is to get some cheap DSL and get the phone company to remove your voice service. It may not be easy, but I bet it could be done.
If you decide to keep the landline, there may also be ways to get cheap cellular. Though the problem would be getting cheap or included long distance. Consider a pre-paid phone. Or just make a list of your needs, and see if the local cell phone salesperson comes up with something creative or laughs in your face.
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Date: 2003-06-10 01:21 pm (UTC)If you're determined to get rid of the landline, though, you may want to see if there are any wireless ISPs in your area. No need for them to need a phone line. Another possibility is a satellite ISP. I don't know how much that costs these days, but it probably wouldn't need a phone line either. Another possibility is to get some cheap DSL and get the phone company to remove your voice service. It may not be easy, but I bet it could be done.
http://www.dslreports.com/ probably has some kind of info on all of these options.
If you decide to keep the landline, there may also be ways to get cheap cellular. Though the problem would be getting cheap or included long distance. Consider a pre-paid phone. Or just make a list of your needs, and see if the local cell phone salesperson comes up with something creative or laughs in your face.
Good luck. ;)