Why keeping your landline is a waste of money
A finder.com.au report has suggested that Australians remain surprisingly keen on landlines in 2017, despite the argument that these phones are becoming a waste of money.
The survey, which investigate the communication habits of 2005 Australians, found that 55 per cent still retained the landline connection at their homes.
Interestingly though, the survey also found when given the choice most of just will use our mobile phones. Only 29 per cent of people said they used their landlines regularly, while 13 per cent of people admitted to never using it.
Angus Kidman, tech expert at finder.com.au, says, “Smartphones have become cheaper and cheaper to run, with most plans offering unlimited calls and texts, so it’s become a lot harder to justify keeping a landline.
“Many Australians don’t want to pay a home phone bill and a mobile bill every month, and it’s easy to choose what they’ll ditch.”
Mr Kidman also added that the incoming NBN network, which should be complete by 2020, is expected to replace most existing landlines anyway.
Mr Kidman said, “Once the NBN comes through, I predict even more Aussies will ditch their landline phones. While many providers will offer phone services via an Internet connection – also known as VOIP – only a select few with fibre to the premises will have the option of a back-up battery service that will let them use their phone during a blackout.
“For an increasing number of Aussies in every age bracket, the convenience of mobile phones means they never go near landlines.”
Do you still use your landline? Or do you prefer to make calls with your mobile?