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In reply to the discussion: New telephones are on their way. [View all]Piedras
(247 posts)My new wireless home phone by ATT is (actually) a cell phone service, but not a mobile cell phone (service), if that makes sense. I now have a box in the home that receives cell phone service. My cordless phones base phone is plugged into the ATT wireless box. My other wireless phone work similarly to how they did when I had copper wire service. The big change is my monthly bill is now lower. And I have unlimited USA long distance, caller id (number only...maybe more if the persons name and number is in my directory), voice mail, and some other services I need to learn about.
I am told the cost is $20.00 a month plus about $3.00 a month in taxes and fees. I plan to call our local police dept. (not 911) to ask how 911 will work on my new home cell phone. Previously they "knew" my number and I occasionally received incoming calls warning of something urgently important going on. I will feel better if they "know" my new home cell phone number too.
If I want a portable ATT cell phone that is another service entirely and an additional cost. I did not choose to do so.
Instead I bought a Tracfone. The Tracfone comes with a year of prepaid service and 1500 minutes of calling time which includes USA and international calling. It too has caller id, voice mail, and many other features (i.e. mp3 player, camera, video camera, appointment book) and services.