We gave up our landline 2 years ago. DH wanted an iPhone and of course, DS wanted one too. When we went to the cell phone store, I found out that I could have one for less than the cost of our landline phone. Plus, I could make our landline number my cell number. I never used the cell number I had. By transferring the number, I didn't have to change the number with drs offices, schools, church directory ect. It worked perfect and I don't miss the landline.