[Hidden-tech] Landline options (south deerfield)

[Robert Heller]

At Sun, 27 Dec 2020 17:29:00 -0500 markdhamill at gmail.com wrote:

> 
> 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.

This actually depends on how well Verizon bothers to maintain the network.  
The existing copper local loops are not in partitular good condition, 
partitularly in the small rural towns.

> 
> 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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