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=====Research on Switching from Wired to Wireless Home Phone Service=====

Currently, I'm using Verizon FiOS to supply home phone / land line service and Consumer Cellular (using AT&T network) to provide cell service.  I'm looking to see if I can cut my costs.

Comparison matrix
^ Feature/need                                                     ^ Land Line                        ^ Cellular                                               ^
| 911 calls                                                        | works fine                       | <todo >how handled</todo>                              |
| Fax                                                              | works fine                       | not supported                                          |
| Can I use my current home wiring\\ so I can use several phones?  | Yes                              | <todo>verify this</todo> - may need to try out         |
| Cost                                                             | $30/mo                           | $50 (device) & $15/mo                                  |
| Phone messages                                                   | yes                              | yes                                                    |
| Caller ID                                                        | yes                              | yes                                                    |
| Take tele# with me when travel                                   | no                               | yes                                                    |
| Works with NoMoRobo?                                             | yes, free                        | <todo>need to find out;</todo> might cost $1.99/month  |
| Contract needed with provider                                    | yes <todo>can I get out?</todo>  | no                                                     |