Landlines are expected to all but disappear as the hybrid phones
become a single solution for telephony, operating off the user’s Wi-Fi
network at home and using cellular technology when there is no Wi-Fi
network within range. This is predicted to lower the total cost of
telephone service.
http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/10t...r-wireless/205

I don't need a smart phone, but I really want one


Land lines are starting to only make sense where the electric power is
subject to disruption.

Folks with reliable power are dropping land line coverage right and
left. Many have a "house" cell phone which, literally, never leaves
the house. Each family member also has a cell.

IF I had high speed internet I might be tempted to go with VOIP
(MagisJack is good). If the equipment needs utility power I would
arrange UPS.