Currently, no company should require a landline. Some tell you that they have special deals if bundled, but they should have the same 'deals' without a landline. Most will have a special one or two year deal with a the first part at a super price and then it goes up. Calculate the whole time and see if it is worth it. I learned from my kids (wow!!) that when the contract is over, call them and explain that you like their company but do not like the increased pricing and you are giving them the first shot at a better deal before you cancel. You would be amazed at the deals they will offer you. BUT, you need to be prepared to change if they say no. My youngest has had free HBO since she moved three years ago! She simply calls them every 6 months and politely talks to them. And, by putting us all on her HBO GO, we all can get HBO thru Roku. It requires a bit of time and planning, but, there is a way to get deals with the cable companies. The internet gets a bit trickier to play with, but, there are some deals.