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VoIP phone services are so common and affordable that it’s unlikely you’ll need a hardwired business phone. Some people may want to avoid VoIP services for reasons of online privacy or to make sure network outages never affect their calls. Otherwise, it’s rare to use an analogy or hardwired system for your first business line.

Having a landline is often worth paying for, if only for the peace of mind it provides. While some homeowners opt for cell service and internet only for communication, cell towers and internet lines can get knocked out of service during storms or natural disasters. Landlines can continue to work even if the power goes out, and telephone lines are more likely to continue to work in emergency situations. Paying monthly for a landline might seem like an unnecessary expense until you need it, at which point it could be invaluable.

After paying a contractor to install wires extending from the nearest phone pole, you can contact your local service provider to connect your service for a fee. Connecting to landline service costs about $20 to $270 upfront, and then you’ll spend anywhere from around $15 to $60 per month for this utility.

As long as your landline is corded, meaning your telephone has a handset wired to a base unit on the wall, it will work during a power outage. Cordless phones won’t work without power, and cell phones will run out of battery eventually, so having a corded landline can be vital if your area loses power frequently or for long periods.