Any of you guys who are still using a landline and are reluctant to trash it should consider switching to a voice over IP line (something like Vonage). The sound quality is great, the long distance is free, and you can check voicemail and change settings remotely (anywhere you can get an Internet connection), all for about $30/month. If you make a lot of long distance calls and don't want to worry about losing a phone charge or reception, this is a great way to go.