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Does anyone have a landline only these days. I no longer need wifi - I just want a landline

cat2208 — Thu, 11 Dec 2025 11:33:34 GMT

I am 80 yrs old & my family signed me up with wi fi so I could watch tv on a firestick. the programme i watched is ending soon - i cant get on with the firestick & dont bother to watch anything else unless a family member puts it up on screen for me so i find it pointless. i have no computer etc & my family have their own & also use their phones, so is it worth these days getting a landline only - i have one of those BT digital type phones.. or do they want everyone to have wi fi as well these days - would it be worth just having a mobile instead - as sim cards can be cheaply bought i understand (i have one & my family sort the card/bill out for me) i can use it enough to make calls. many thanks

Re: Does anyone have a landline only these days. I no longer need wifi - I just want a landline

licquorice — Thu, 11 Dec 2025 11:42:50 GMT

If you no longer need the internet, I suggest a mobile is by far the best option. Without going into details, landlines become complicated.

Re: Does anyone have a landline only these days. I no longer need wifi - I just want a landline

Katie_B — Thu, 11 Dec 2025 14:33:22 GMT

Hi @cat2208.

Thanks so much for coming here.

@licquorice has provided some really great advice.

Are you aware if you are currently in a contract?

Speak soon,

Katie 🙂

Re: Does anyone have a landline only these days. I no longer need wifi - I just want a landline

36ULW — Thu, 11 Dec 2025 17:47:00 GMT

Openreach have their new Media Gateway Service.

Basically it’s VoIP but you don’t need a Router or any kind of Internet Connection in your home.

The line is converted to Digital Voice, aka VoIP at the Exchange.

Re: Does anyone have a landline only these days. I no longer need wifi - I just want a landline

cat2208 — Fri, 12 Dec 2025 10:51:35 GMT

thanks all