IF I ever break down and get a cell phone, it will be the simplest I can find: a dumb phone, not a pocket computer that allegedly can also make phone calls….
When I was a youngster, you had to pay extra for a “long distance” phone call…and you had to dial a “1” first. And yes, the phone actually had a “dial”.
So much is lost with mobile phones. No slamming the phone down when mad. No longer can the villian sneek up behind and choke someone with the cord or the gangster beating someone with the receiver. And the best thing about camping was no one could call you for the whole week-end.
I don’t miss the old dial phones where you would get halfway through the number and then have to begin again because you could not quite rotate the heavy sticky dial far enough using your weaker fingers.
I still think we are only a few short years away before cell phone providers start advertising that there your new smartphone can be used to actually speak to another human being…
I’m retired from Ma Bell & I rarely use a landline anymore. The only times you need a wired landline is usually in large businesses. Most residences really have no need for a landline unless they don’t like talking & texting I suppose
Breathed is right—you need a landline to phone in the results of a heart monitor every night to the cardiologist. Wore one for a week at the ripe old age of 31.
Not quite as memorable or heartwarming as Opus’ rejection of e-books on May 8, 2005. Wanna know why I have a I-Phone and no landline now? Because me and my mother are on my brother-in-law’s family plan and we don’t have to pay a cent. Thanks Don! I don’t hate landlines, it’s just that we’ve found a more economical way to communicate.
Sherlock Watson about 8 years ago
It can do something that a lot of “smart” phones have trouble doing — make a call.
thirdguy about 8 years ago
My flip phone was SO much easier to use than my smart phone. I miss it.
Sisyphos about 8 years ago
IF I ever break down and get a cell phone, it will be the simplest I can find: a dumb phone, not a pocket computer that allegedly can also make phone calls….
Phred Premium Member about 8 years ago
Maybe ‘smart’ is an industry code word for ‘not always useful’.
jrankin1959 about 8 years ago
Nix with the Kardashians, Milo – quit while you’re ahead…
peabodyboy about 8 years ago
I still have a flip phone. I don’t want a phone smarter than me. I’ll hold out as long as I can, even if I have to get a Hello Kitty dumb phone.
SkyFisher about 8 years ago
When I was a youngster, you had to pay extra for a “long distance” phone call…and you had to dial a “1” first. And yes, the phone actually had a “dial”.
Iduntgetit about 8 years ago
So much is lost with mobile phones. No slamming the phone down when mad. No longer can the villian sneek up behind and choke someone with the cord or the gangster beating someone with the receiver. And the best thing about camping was no one could call you for the whole week-end.
Arghhgarrr Premium Member about 8 years ago
I don’t miss the old dial phones where you would get halfway through the number and then have to begin again because you could not quite rotate the heavy sticky dial far enough using your weaker fingers.
Wenthral about 8 years ago
I still think we are only a few short years away before cell phone providers start advertising that there your new smartphone can be used to actually speak to another human being…
Ermine Notyours about 8 years ago
See also Molly and the Bear
ars731 about 8 years ago
I dont have an smart phone, my phone makes calls and texts. that is it. it works well for me
Clobbered by Science Premium Member about 8 years ago
I must have a t-shirt that says “National Telephone Memorial Week.” Somebody get on that right away.
Seed_drill about 8 years ago
Can it make a phone call at my house? If so, it’s superior to any cell phone.
Mema Jean about 8 years ago
I really miss the old phones. I keep dropping my cell.
Dapperdan61 Premium Member about 8 years ago
I’m retired from Ma Bell & I rarely use a landline anymore. The only times you need a wired landline is usually in large businesses. Most residences really have no need for a landline unless they don’t like talking & texting I suppose
Hookoa about 8 years ago
Good Lord! Iʻm 78. I canʻt wait for the new iPhone 7!! Whatʻs wrong with you guys? You donʻt have to know HOW to fly the 747. Just buy a ticket!
lindz.coop Premium Member about 8 years ago
From my cold, dead fingers…..
amaryllis2 Premium Member about 8 years ago
Breathed is right—you need a landline to phone in the results of a heart monitor every night to the cardiologist. Wore one for a week at the ripe old age of 31.
Port&Hodge4ever about 8 years ago
Not quite as memorable or heartwarming as Opus’ rejection of e-books on May 8, 2005. Wanna know why I have a I-Phone and no landline now? Because me and my mother are on my brother-in-law’s family plan and we don’t have to pay a cent. Thanks Don! I don’t hate landlines, it’s just that we’ve found a more economical way to communicate.