ALWAYS keep at least one hard-wired, corded phone in your home and business!

POWER OUTAGES

Because it plugs directly into a telephone jack, a hard-wired or corded phone can work without household electricity, unlike cordless phones. Verizon supplies the power needed to operate your phone through the telephone lines. During a power outage, a plain old regular telephone could continue to provide a dial tone. You will be able to make and receive calls if power is lost!

IDENTITY THEFT

Using a hard-wired, corded phone can help protect your financial information and reduce the risk of identity fraud. It is technically possible to intercept conversations or information punched on a cordless phone by using anything from a a sophisticated eavesdropping device to a simple baby monitor. A hard-wired, corded phone is the best choice to protect your privacy when providing credit card information or other sensitive information over the telephone.