Two years ago, we (like zillions of other Americans) cut off landline voice service in our home. Part of the decision to do so was to save money and the fact that my kids never got calls on our "home" line. If they needed to be reached, their friends would do so on their iPhones.
Being that I work more and more from home, having reliable and quality voice service is important to me for personal and business reasons.
I know that in giving up a land line, you are going to be dependent on a wireless network. Even with all the upgrades AT&T has made to its network, there are still times when service fades in and out.
I recently got a 3G Microcell (disclosure - AT&T gave me the device for my use and evaluation). Yes, the device costs $200, but there are some benefits and ways to pay for the device. Depending on your plan, you can lower your cellular rate plan fees and switch to a $20 per month service that gives you unlimited minutes via the 3G Microcell.
Your mileage may vary depending on your plan, the number of minutes you use, and the number of people on your plan (assuming you have a family plan).
Set up is easy and took about 10 minutes to get everything done. You do have to wait about 45 to 90 minutes to get your phone(s) to sync and after they are registered, it's full steam ahead with not only quality, but consistently quality service.
It's worth paying a visit to your local AT&T store to learn more.
