'Cord-cutting' frays phone revenues

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Will happen, but problems exist

I "cut the cord" a few years ago. I had received only 2 calls on my landline in about a year, and realized it was useless for my lifestyle.

Cell phones have changed our assumptions.
- A decade ago, a phone was for a physical location. When someone answered, they were asked if a specific person was available.
- We are still in transition, but many assume a phone number is for a specific person. When someone answers, they are asked, "Can you hear me?" The connection is person-to-person rather than place-to-place.

Most people with cell phones SHOULD stop using landlines, but there are several obstacles:
- The first is that cell phones can be more expensive if you receive many calls. With a landline, you do not pay for incoming calls. With a cell phone, you pay for everything.
- The second is that many places use the landline for their internet connection. Dial-up requires a landline. DSL has required a landline, but that may be changing. Cable is the alternative that removes the need for a phone landline, but they charge a premium if you do not want television. People who have satellite television, use the airwave broadcasts, or do not have a TV (like me) are penalized because the Cable companies want to protect their old business more than they want to become ISPs.

Posted by: solprovider   Posted on: 02/25/04 You are currently: a Guest | Members login | Terms of Use

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