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

[cat2208]

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

[licquorice]

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

[Katie_B]

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 🙂

[36ULW]

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.