After giving it some thought, I couldn%26#39;t see a reason for keeping the land line. I don%26#39;t need it for internet connection as I use satellite.
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As listed, the 911 emergency calling is the only %26#39;con.%26#39; (Lets ignore the %26#39;tumor%26#39; conspiracy.) You CAN talk on your cell while charging, with no adverse effects to you or the phone.
Lots of pros though...
I have recently done exactly what you are thinking of, and why? No one called the home number because everyone has my cell. I never called anyone from the home phone - because I have my cell.
There is no real reason to have a %26#39;land line%26#39; anymore. With cable modem and cell phones, who needs to waste the money? I%26#39;ve saved almost $55 per month by ditching the unused land line. the only disadvantage would be more realiable services for 911.
Currently, 911 can%26#39;t pinpoint your location, they can only guess. What if you call them and can%26#39;t speak? They have no way of knowing where you are. Also, wireline is%26#39; more realiable, since it is copper line all the way to the switch, which has generator backup. Wireless towers often go down (out of service) during storms and can lose power.
This is the only reason I keep my land line%26lt; since my wife is ashmatic and we absolutely need realiable 911 services. It%26#39;s up to you. But talking on cell phones for extended periods of time will A. drain the battery fast maybe interfering with your communications (It says in most cell phone manuals not to talk on your phone while it%26#39;s charging because it could short your phone out) and B. could possibly give you a tumor in the long run. I%26#39;d check www.cnet.com to see how much radiation your phone emits. If it%26#39;s alot maybe get another phone that emits less. The LG chocolate is pretty good in that regard. I did a long time ago and I have never regretted it...
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