Relying on Your Cell Phone for Service

Many households are relying exclusively on cell phone service as their only phone service. You may have even considered this option yourself.

Many times the decision to terminate landline based telephone service just makes sense financially. This may be a viable option for you if cellular reception inside your home is comparable to the service you receive from your local telephone company.

Getting rid of local landline based telephone service is attractive to consumers for a number of reasons. Many mobile phone companies offer the same features as the local phone company at a fraction of the cost. For example, many cell phone plans include free long distance, as opposed to the additional charges incurred when using the local phone service.

Also, most cell phone plans come standard with features such as voicemail and caller ID. And with cell phones, you can even have a picture of the person calling you displayed when they call. Numerous cell phone plans also offer free night and weekend calling that does not count against your minute allotment for the month.

Another benefit to getting rid of your landline based phone is that if you move, it is much easier to switch your cell phone plan than it is to disconnect or transfer your local phone service. One of the biggest advantages to keeping only your cell phone is that there is one less bill to pay each month.

Although there are many benefits to switching to a cell phone only, there are also some drawbacks. One of the drawbacks is that in some areas, cell phone reception quality is poor and inadequate.

There are no cell phone directories, so it is harder for people to find you (though this may be considered a plus for some). Another consideration is how often you use your phone. Having only a cell phone can end up costing you more than a landline based phone if you are the talkative sort.

Cell phone users pay for incoming and outgoing calls, where as with a landline phone, this is not case in many situations. Also, cell phones need to be charged regularly, which can be a nuisance if there is a power outage. In such cases, a traditional corded telephone comes in handy.

In the end, choosing to rely only on your cell phone for your telephone service is matter of comfort and convenience. As cell phone technology improves, more and more people are taking advantage of this option. And if you are fed up with paying an extra bill each month, then this may be just the solution for you.

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