With the popularity and technological advances of cell phones, many people have chosen to do away with a landline at home and rely solely on smart devices. Retaining a home phone, however, comes with an array of benefits to consider before calling the telephone company to get rid of your landline. Below are the top five.

Why You Should Keep a Landline

1. Emergency Service

During a big storm, if your power goes out, a landline will continue to work. During an outage, cell service is limited or completely out, making it difficult to call for help or check on family members. If you need to call 911 for medical, fire, or police assistance, a landline will connect you without issue. You also don’t have to worry about phone batteries dying with no way of recharging them when you have a landline.

2. Quality & Reliability

You have probably experienced dropped calls or crackling quality while using a cell phone. When you rely on a landline from your telephone company the quality of the call is always clear and losing the connection is rare. This is particularly helpful for elderly family members or for individuals with hearing trouble.

3. Affordable Bundles

Many telephone companies provide internet and television service bundles, which means a landline is a cost-effective choice. The fee to include a home phone is negligible when you’re receiving high-speed internet and cable TV as well.

4. Contract Free

Your telephone company typically provides landlines without forcing you into a contract, unlike cell phone providers who prefer to lock you into their plans for two years or more. Without a contract, you can retain the service or shut it off whenever you like without costly penalties.

5. Simple Operation

Cell phones are more than a way to communicate. They are mini computers with internet access, navigation, social media, and a host of other applications for nearly every aspect of your life. A landline is less complicated and helps older family members who do not want or need overwhelming modern technology. Landlines are also perfect for young children who need to learn how to use a phone without being distracted by bells and whistles.

TSC has been Wapakoneta, OH’s choice in telephone company since 1895. Their quality services now include high-speed internet and cable TV as well as another location in St. Marys. In addition to service bundles for your home, they also offer an assortment of web hosting options for personal and business use. Call (419) 739-2200 to find out which package suits your needs or visit them online for a list of options.