subject: The Future Of Home Phone Services [print this page] The telephone is one of the most vital inventions in the field of communication. It is because of this invention that everyone is able to talk to his or her friends and family with no regard to distance. Telephones have gained an important place in everyones life and it has really become hard to imagine life without this convenient device. If you are working away from your home and your kids stay alone at home, its not necessarily a good idea to give them a cell phone until they reach a certain age. In that case, the home phone service is the best way to provide the extra security and comfort afforded by the ability to make contact with others in case of emergency.
If you live in Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Missouri, Nevada, Rhode Island, Washington, Pennsylvania, Oklahoma, Texas, or West Virginia, Arkansas, Illinois, and you are currently receiving some form of government assistance like Food Stamps or Medicaid, or your household income is at or below 135% of the Federal poverty level, you are eligible to receive FREE cell phone service and can get a free mobile phone as well. This is a great option for those who see a landline phone as nothing but an extra monthly bill. The governments Lifeline program which provides a discount on telephone service reduces or even eliminates the costs of prepaid phone service.
There are various cheap phone services, home telephone services, who offer the best services in different states. The main thing that you have to search for is a provider for your state that offers the most service for the price. Next, you have to go through the terms and conditions that they impose. You need to be sure you meet the eligibility requirements of the program before applying for lifeline phone service. The services, rates and qualifications can vary slightly among the states. Some service providers ask for a deposit, contract, or proof of identity whereas some service providers do not require any of that. Many service providers offer promotions like free activation, free month of service, and free long distance calls, 911 calling, voice mail or more. You have to check with the service provider for these promotions before you apply for the service.
Many service providers include additional services like unlimited long distance plans, internet service, lifeline government assistance and free government cell phone service etc. You have to check with the service provider for these before you apply for the service.
