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Trailrider1951

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6. Yup, some of us still need them. Out where I live, cell service is nonexistant

Reply to mackerel (Reply #5)

Fri Aug 28, 2015, 07:35 AM

Aug 2015

The nearest cell tower is 5 miles away in Granger. Now that I'm retired, my land line is the one to call to talk to me, because I'm at home most days. Or you could e-mail me, either way, ATT is the only game in town....

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So I found this cell phone in the park parking lot [View all] moobu2 Aug 2015 OP

someone found my phone at the dog park and called the last person I called hollysmom Aug 2015 #1

I'll try that in the morning. moobu2 Aug 2015 #2

If the person doesn't answer or divulge the identity of the caller TexasTowelie Aug 2015 #3

Yeah I didn't think about that. moobu2 Aug 2015 #4

Home phone????? People still have land lines? mackerel Aug 2015 #5

Yup, some of us still need them. Out where I live, cell service is nonexistant Trailrider1951 Aug 2015 #6

I noticed that when I was out west last month 47of74 Aug 2015 #12

Yes, I have the same problem and have to rely on the land line. RebelOne Aug 2015 #14

They work when nothing else does. hobbit709 Aug 2015 #9

You could call the provider and tell them you found a subscriber's phone. rug Aug 2015 #7

It's mine, please return it n/t Shrek Aug 2015 #8

I found one on a soccer field once. Baitball Blogger Aug 2015 #10

The guy who owned the phone called it this morning moobu2 Aug 2015 #11

I have found a number of phones....... mrmpa Aug 2015 #13

wow, do people not lock their phones? OriginalGeek Aug 2015 #15

I was surprised too.....eom mrmpa Aug 2015 #16