[Hidden-tech] Landline options (south deerfield)

[Mark D. Hamill]

If you use VOIP the service will be no better than your internet
connection. A true landline works on its own network and is in theory more
reliable.

I use Ooma for my landline, which is VOIP and have had virtually no issues
in the eight years we've had it. Since I work from home, it's my primary
phone number. It costs me about $6/month and I get unlimited long distance
calling in the USA. There is an upfront cost for the base station which is
about $70. 911 works by using your physical address and supposedly it
connects you with the correct 911 call center.

https://www.ooma.com/home-phone-service/

https://support.ooma.com/home/911-services/

On Sun, Dec 27, 2020 at 5:04 PM Nick Clover-Brown via Hidden-discuss <
hidden-discuss at lists.hidden-tech.net> wrote:

> Hi all,
>
> I'm looking at getting a landline, primarily for emergencies, if our kid
> needs to call 911.
>
> Has anyone had success with alternatives to xfinity voice? It seems to be
> $40 or $50, and i'm trying to find better value options - maybe a prepaid /
> pay as you go provider.
>
> VOIP could be an option, but looks a little more complicated , and reliant
> on internet connection - is that right? Also seems to need a battery
> backup.
>
> Any recommendations would be appreciated!
> Thanks,
>
> Nick Clover-Brown
> LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickcloverbrown>
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