With communications technology developing quite rapidly the question on many people's
mind is just when will the traditional landline phone be rendered obsolete? Not yet as far as we know. Despite the fact that nowadays virtually everyone seems to have a mobile - even young children - the home phone still remains a popular choice for anyone wanting to keep in touch with friends and family, particularly across long distances. A driving force behind the traditional landlines continuing popularity is the extensive range of different models with different features that are available. With so many variations there are little or no gaps in the market, although having so much choice can be overwhelming at times. Here is a brief outline of what is available for someone looking for a new house phone:
-The traditional landline telephone Although this model may seem dated to many people it actually has a range of advantages over other models. Firstly it provides a low service cost that is reliable and secure. Unlike models that use radio waves to transmit signals the corded landline is less susceptible to interference or a hacker. Furthermore the corded telephone is the only communications device that does not require electricity to operate, so in the event of a power cut a corded telephone can prove to be very useful. As mentioned before corded telephones offer a low price, so they should certainly be considered if you are working within a budget.
-Cordless telephones There is an extensive range of cordless telephones out there, with the range in price and functions varying quite considerably, so the chances are that youll be able to find one that is perfect for you. With a basic model you will be able to move freely around your home, identify callers before you answer - this is an extremely useful feature - and dial in the dark with illuminated keypads. For anyone who is willing to spend a little bit more there are models that allow you to use features that a normally found on a mobile phone such as sending SMS messages and transfering numbers from a SIM card.
-VoIP Phones As broadband speeds continue to advance, the Internet is becoming a more viable medium for voice and video communication. VoIP phones work the same way that a regular phone does, but also allows the user to make long distance and international calls for no extra cost. There is even the option of making video calls via the Internet. So if you have friends or family in foreign countries this model could be an economical choice.