Telephone is a significant resource for me even though I rarely get any actual telephone calls. I have 2 phones worth nothing. The first is my cellular phone which most people will call when they wish to reach me. This phone is carried with me everywhere I go. This phone bill is currently an annual bill, but I am considering making it a monthly bill as the cost/benefit rationale is no longer so applicable. Because of this, it will make more sense to move this number to monthly, or at the least – a 30 day schedule if I was to use Tello. I will keep the current telephone number I always have.
Next, I have a home phone line. This is as the name implies – a home telephone. I use a Grandstream WP825 which is a Wifi SIP phone. This meets my needs, and does not require more items to plug in. The carrier charges a standard fee for every incoming telephone number, and charge for outgoing minutes. It is a unique perspective, but it works, and is simple enough. I do have an 855 number which is a forwarder to my home, and cellular phone. I also have a voicemail number, and an incoming fax line.
In addition to this, I have a Lifeline service provider for my Android phone. The Android phone is used for apps that aren’t available on iOS which there is at least one. The app shows me where the buses are at, and allows me to make the best decision based on the resources I have. I don’t give the number out to anyone but I do need to make and receive calls on this line. With that said, I always call myself to keep the phone line active. Lifeline services don’t have a monthly charge unless you were to get a higher rate plan which I do not need.