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Not so long ago the first landline phones were released, these phones used finger dialling and they took the world by storm, people were able to communicate with people in other countries. But as everything these phones started to develop calls got a lot clearer and we could call overseas destinations for a lot less.

But suddenly the mobile phones were released and they caused a huge amount of industry buzz. Technology is developing so fast, we can now communicate with video calls on our cell phones. The calls are also getting a lot cheaper and you can get signal almost any where in the world.

So do we really need land line telephones anymore? I presume both yes and no is the answer for this query for quite a few reasons which we will now look at:
1) Initially businesses will always need land line telephones, they will need these to transfer calls, track calls and do a lot more. Although mobile phones are great I do not think they can be used for business reason.
2) On the other hand are landlines really useful in the home anymore? I mean cell phone calls are just getting cheaper and cheaper so why get a land line? The negative thing about landlines, especially if you are using a cordless phone is that you cant be too far away from the actual unit otherwise you will lose signal.

In the end only time will tell what is going to happen. Lets wait and see what occurs in the next few years.

For all your premium rate numbers, 0800 Numbers and 0871 Numbers

One of the most annoying things is when you have a car accident you desperately need to ring your insurance which is a 0800 number, but your mobile phone provider still charges you for this. We know that ringing 0800 numbers will cost you a fortune because you will be on the line for ages.

But thanks to BT things could be changing, they have recently announced that they will be the first company in the UK to offer free 0800 number calls. This is a great move by the company, especially now we are in a big credit crunch.

There is nothing worse then trying to get hold of your broadband supplier or call a plumber when your phone says “the call will be charged at standard rate” or “You have no calling credit, please arrange a top up”.

So will other companies follow in BTs footsteps? Well only time can really tell but it is something that everyone should take note of. The public have for so long been paying ridiculous rates for free phone numbers and it is just so not acceptable at all.

Another great approach by BT is that Millions of BT customers will no longer have to pay to call numbers starting with 0870 and 0845 after Britain’s biggest landline supplier announced it would abolish call fees to the controversial numbers.

Starting on the 16 January, around 14 million customers with any of British telecoms call deals will benefit from free calls to what are normally premium rate lines.

I believe this is all thanks to the government who announced a big review of charges that are being made to a 0800 phone number, 0844 numbers and 0845 numbers. This is great news for the public but not for companies who have been making a healthy profit.