Reason to hold on to your landlines

Just when you thought landlines are a thing of the past, we give you reasons why you shouldn't pull the plug on your fixed phone for a new smartphone just yet:

Say goodbye to network issues

"Can you speak a little louder? I can barely hear you". How many times have you used these words while complaining to yourself about your mobile service provider? You know you wouldn't have such trouble with your landline.

Some respect for privacy please

Let them say otherwise but you don't have to be connected all the time. Take a breather, give yourself a break. People don't have to reach you everywhere. And no more answering uncomfortable questions like "Why was your phone switched off?" either.

More power to unlimited power

The landline is not fuelled by a battery that further depends on electricity and more importantly, a "charging point". Carry on with your conversations without the fear of a dying phone.

Make your home look good

Admit it. The flashiest of mobiles will never make your living room look as good like a classylooking landline phone does.

Say bye to upgrading

So, you spent a fortune buying the latest iPhone? Guess what, a newer version might be launched in the next few months. How many times did you spend a king's ransom 'upgrading' your landline model?

Celebrities without a mobile phone

Tom Cruise, Elton John, Sarah Jessica Parker, Christopher Walken and Cyrus Broacha are among those who still do not feel the need to carry a cell phone and they remain connected with everybody they need to. What's your excuse?