[Guest Post] Do you remember those days when we use landline phone connections? Some of us have used the best landline phones. With an upgraded life we have switched to cell phones. Cell phones offer their services in wide scenarios. You can use them anywhere and everywhere. But only in those areas, you can properly use them where the operator offers good coverage.
I used to use only cell phones for my personal use and also for my business. There were some instances when I was not totally satisfied with a cell phone. The coverage and voice quality, clarity is some of those glitches. I believe you may also face similar issues. So, here are some advantages of landline phones.
Advantages of Landline Phones
Maybe you are thinking of getting rid of your landline phone and get a cell phone or an internet-based system i.e., a digital phone or VoIP. before taking a step, you can consider thinking another time. Landline offers the most reliable communication in today’s market. Here are some advantages that a landline phone will offer still in 2021
- It offers high-level sound quality along with clarity.
- Offers unlimited local calling.
- In an emergency situation, it offers security with reliable emergency communications.
- Even in an electrical breakdown, it will serve you.
- Cannot be hacked.
- It never drops your calls
- No need to charge the battery.
- Offers you a directory listing.
- Saves your hard-earned money, when you bundle services.
Now, let’s discuss the advantages of having a landline phone in detail.
1. Save You in Emergency Situation
Landline will continue to serve you even in power cuts. You need to recharge your cell phone, from time to time. In this emergency situation, you won’t be able to recharge your phone, and eventually, your phone will be off. The scenario can be different in case you have a portable battery to charge or power bank, which can be used during this situation. But do not forget that up to a certain time duration you will be able to use this source of power. Cause after some time, the power bank will run out of power.
In case you are living in a remote area or your business is in the countryside, where power cuts are frequent and a matter of several hours. You cannot afford to lose your important business calls due to a power outage. Having a landline definitely be the best probable option to continue your business. A landline phone can save you from a disaster.
2. More Reliable Communication System
A landline phone does not depend on the given coverage by your mobile network provider. A temporary mobile network outage won’t affect your landline connection. Though the mobile network providers have enhanced their services and improved the bounds and leaps a lot.
Still, the landline system is reliable, secure, and always works no matter what. Bad weather or a storm can easily affect the mobile network service. But for landline the thing is different. That does not mean that the landline will work in most extreme situations as well, but the chances of getting interrupted are lesser than that of for a mobile network.
Due to fewer interruptions, the landline offers clear communication and the voices can be heard properly. So, it is a more reliable option for your business, when you need to understand the client’s needs properly.
3. Offers Better Sound Quality
As we have said earlier, the landline system has fewer interruptions than a mobile network. So, landline offers better sound quality. The voices that are spoken and heard come in a clear manner when you are using a landline phone rather than a mobile phone. In case your office is located in a crowded or noisy place, a landline will serve you better.
If you provide services or products to your client and your business totally depends on clients’ needs, you need to understand what your client is saying. A miscommunication can harm your business in a serious way. Landline will definitely help you with a clear voice. Having a landline is more reliable for your business.
4. Offers More Security
Yes, cellphone uses a GPS-based location tracker, in case of any emergency, it can report your proper location to emergency nos. This is really impressive when you are on the road. Now let’s think like this, you live in a high-rise building, your cell phone has reported your location to an emergency no. But how they will know, which floor, or what is the apartment number.
However, our landline is registered with your name and address including the apartment number. So, the operators will get to know the exact place where they need to send help. Even in power cuts, your landline can serve you more security.
In most cases, a home security system needs a home phone connection in order to monitor fire and also burglar-alarm sensors. If you do not have a landline connection, some alarm companies will install a device to communicate with their office through a cellular connection, but this will cost more. Why paying more just to avail of only one service rather than have a landline phone and utilize all of its benefits.
5. No Upgradation Is Necessary
While using a cell phone, we have faced the need for up-gradation from time to time. But the scenario is different for landlines. No up-gradation is needed here, it will give you reliable, stable communication no matter what.
Thoughts
Here, I have shared my views on using a landline. Both for your home and business landline is more appropriate to offer a reliable and stable way of communication. There are some people who prefer cell phones over landlines because of their mobility. I will also love to hear your thoughts on these. Share your thoughts on this.
Author Bio:
Mashum Mollah is a passionate blogger. He loves to share his thoughts, ideas, and experiences with the world through blogging. He is associated with follow the fashion & online health media.