When you're making a decision on phone service in North Carolina, you've got plenty of options. The traditional landline services have now been joined by cellular providers and VoIP, which stands for Voice over Internet Protocol. Those are all the companies you see offering phone service over the internet.
AT&T, Verizon and Sprint spin-off Embarq are the landline providers in the state. With the packages offered by each of the companies, you can get all the familiar phone features in a connection that can be traced to your home in case of an emergency. That's being marketed as a key advantage of traditional phone service, providing a sense of security that keeps many customers attached to their landlines.
But, if you're thinking of cutting the cord, know that you are not alone. The number of Americans using a cell phone as their only service has nearly tripled in the last four years. The advantage of course is that your home phone goes wherever you do. Across the state, you'll find at least half a dozen cellular companies, including Sprint, T-Mobile and Alltel, ready to provide all the minutes to meet your needs.
Also coming on strong are the internet providers. A high-speed connection will let you use VoIP, with an adapter that fits your phone or a headset to attach to your computer. VoIP is often the lowest cost alternative, whether from one of the local companies in your community or in a reduced-rate bundle from your internet service. But no matter what phone service you choose, you have more choice than ever to get just what you want to stay connected in style.
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Discussions
How reliable is cable internet phone service when compared to traditional land line phone service? Post by anonymous in , Post Your Reply
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Its not comparable. Analog phone service is far superior to digital phone service as far as reliability is concerned.
If I have a phone aready and cell phone How do I get wireless service for my lap top without subcribing to another phone service or comcast isnt there a service just for laptop wireless that I can subcribe to ? Let me know Thanks Paticia Post by rhdspt in , Post Your Reply
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police55 in , says…
There are several wireless internet providers,you can try Verizon,or Sprint.
Which big name cell phone providers offer prepaid service in addition to their regular cell phone service? Post by anonymous in , Post Your Reply
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AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, Straight Talk & Boost. You will find the best deal on prepaid service at either Straight Talk or Boost. Either $45 with Straight Talk or $50 with Boost buys you unlimited talk, text and web for 1 month.
Is cable internet phone service as dependable as traditional copper wire phone service? Post by in , Post Your Reply
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in , says…
No, they are not. If your power or cable goes out, likely the phone goes out too. Traditional phones also carry thier own power and are generally very dependable.
Can I get high speed internet without having a phone, I have magic jack which gives you phone on comp., I would love to get rid of at&t phone service, but how do I keep my internet service without a phone line. Post by Twitty1256 in , Post Your Reply
