Weighing the Need for a Landline in a Cellphone World - NYTimes.com

Weighing the Need for a Landline in a Cellphone World - NYTimes.com:





 "In addition to the better reception traditional phones often provide, many households also keep them for emergencies and 911. When you dial 911 from a landline, the dispatcher can generally see your address right away. Assuming you have decent reception, how many seconds might you lose when you call 911 from a cellphone?"



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“In addition to the better reception traditional phones often provide, many households also keep them for emergencies and 911. When you dial 911 from a landline, the dispatcher can generally see your address right away.”

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