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Originally Posted by Mr K
A landline is essential, even as just a back up. What if you have a 999 emergency and no credit/power/signal on your mobile ? If there is a powercut the landline still works (as long as you don't just have cordless) , most mobile networks go down.
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Mobile phones do not require credit to dial 999, or even signal from your operator. As for power... Keep a spare battery? Most DECT phones are battery powered anyway.
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all mobile networks have battery backups on their transmitters.
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Originally Posted by Taf
I keep a corded phone near the main telephone socket in case of mains failure.
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I keep a cordless mobile... well I have dozens of them. Not to mention anything with a USB socket (laptop, tablet, portable charger) will power any phone too.
And not to mention in the near future with fibre or IP based voice services you'll be at the mercy of local battery backups on your landline too.