7 Reasons to Hang on to Your Landline Phone [telecom]

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Thinking of ditching your landline? Make sure you understand the pros and cons first.

By Nicholas Gilmore

Landline telephones seem to be falling out of popularity and into obscurity.

According to a survey by the CDC in 2015, over 47% of American homes used only cellular phones. Folks -- especially those ages 25 to 34 -- are ditching their landlines, but that doesn't mean you have to follow suit.