Tools & Resources - Why Use a Landline


Why Use a Landline - Before You Switch Phone Service Providers... Make Sure You Know All The Facts


TDS Telecom cares about the safety of our customers in all the communities we serve and we want to make sure you’re informed about any potential safety risks of alternate phone services in your home.


Reliability

Many people take their home landlines for granted, not realizing how important it is to have reliable phone service. You can trust the safety and reliability of a traditional landline phone from TDS Telecom. Each phone line is securely backed up to work even when there’s a power outage. And, if you have any sort of trouble, we have reputable employees right in your area that we’ll send right away.


Safety

You and your family are safer with a landline phone because you have a direct line to emergency services. As soon as 911 picks up the phone, they know your exact address and can send help right away. And, if you have a home security system, it hooks directly to the emergency services you need.


Convenience

Your landline phone also offers added convenience:

  • Makes it easier for people to find you—with a phone directory listing
  • Provides a secure connection to the Internet for your Dialup or DSL service.
  • Offers a simple download system for pay-per-view or video-on-demand TV services
  • Lets more than one person in your house share a phone call without having to use 3-Way calling—simply pick up another phone.
  • Voice mail, 3-Way calling, Call Forwarding, and all the calling features you could want.

Quality

With a landline phone, you don’t need to worry about poor reception or dropped phone calls, so you can be sure you get your important messages across. Landline phone service from TDS is crystal clear, with no static or voice delay. You can trust important calls to your landline.


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