Any one using Vonage?

[RStar]

well, some of us have friends and family who need to call us once in a while, even while we are at home.

And having the landline allows us to have a cheeper cell plan (though unlimited is becoming the norm these days).

Also, I have my landline so that I can use that number when asked for contact information so that I don't give my cell and end up with a bunch of sales calls on my cell phone.

[katiesue]

Originally Posted by RStar

Also, I have my landline so that I can use that number when asked for contact information so that I don't give my cell and end up with a bunch of sales calls on my cell phone.

This is why I still have one. Plus uncertain coverage in my house.

[Alex]

Originally Posted by RStar

well, some of us have friends and family who need to call us once in a while, even while we are at home.

I'm sensing a suggestion of lack of friends? I have friends who need to call me, I just don't worry about them actually being able to do so. This pisses Lani off sometimes.

Also, I have my landline so that I can use that number when asked for contact information so that I don't give my cell and end up with a bunch of sales calls on my cell phone.

I worried about that, but I get essentially zero solicitation calls on my cell phone. Just around elections.

[RStar]

Originally Posted by Alex

I'm sensing a suggestion of lack of friends? I have friends who need to call me, I just don't worry about them actually being able to do so. This pisses Lani off sometimes.

No, if that is what I meant, I would have said "...actually have friends...". From the few times we've met at MAs, I think you are a great guy who would have plenty of friends. And I figured Lani would be fielding calls for you. My Aunt does this as they have no landline, so I'm familiar with the method. And I do find it rather annoying at times, but to each his own.

I worried about that, but I get essentially zero solicitation calls on my cell phone. Just around elections.

Really? I give out the landline primarily (doctors, friends, and family are the only ones who get the cell) and I still get solicitors once in a while. Mostly by text, however, so it's only mildly annoying. And they know my name so they got it from me somehow.