What smart phone do you have?

[Karen]

I haven't had a land line in years. I think most people can agree that the need to have a land line to call 911, just in case, is pretty remote. However, I have used my CELL phone to call 911 often- to report accidents, situations that the police should be aware, etc. I have my CELL phone with me at all times. A land line? It is only in one fixed location. I have also used my CELL phone to call 911, while inside my house.

Poor land line phone companies. The monopoly they enjoyed for so many years is just gone.

You live in an area where coverage must be pretty good, no matter where you are. That's not the case for everyone. You are also relatively young, but when an elderly person has a stroke or fall and cannot speak, the cell phone is of limited help.