Originally Posted by
Stitchnripper
if it needs a battery backup it is not a true landline. It is a home phone. A true landline doesn't need a battery backup and doesn't go out when the power does. Because of all the power outages where we are we kept the landline.
Exactly my point. I had several old phones (real old landlines), but they would not work with the wiring in my new apt. I'm angry because the customer service rep did not tell me I'd need a battery backup. I'm older, have some physical issues and live alone. I'm debating with myself what I want to do.