Been with sipgate since i first started using VoIP, no problems at all.
i have a Linksys PAP2 and the cordless phone base is connected to that, been like it for years and not a problem, took a bit of configuring as I had no idea what I was doing. Remind me I must top up my payments.

In reply to a post by HaShCaKe:

I'm not fussed about a landline, I never use it and been waiting to get rid of it.

All the talk of people want to keep their landline numbers here seems to miss the point above. Most people couldn't care less about a landline number at all, they never use it and most don't even own a phone, if they can be rid of it and save a few quid in the process they'll go for it. A lot assume they have got to have it to use their broadband etc

The next expensive thing about landlines is the calls. Unless you are going to spend extra money on a calling plan, then you'll not only be paying whatever it is per minute to talk, but you'll also pay a connection charge for every call you make. I think i saw BT were charging 26p, could be wrong on that amount, but why on earth would anyone want to pay that when using a mobile is all included and free anyway? Ignoring PAYG plans.

In reply to a post by TheInstaller:

Most people couldn't care less about a landline number at all

Clearly from the comments over on the Plusnet forum not everyone is happy at losing their landline so a sweeping statement should really be backed up with some form of evidence about what is meant by the use of the word 'most' as otherwise it could be in fact misleading.

but why on earth would anyone want to pay that when using a mobile is all included and free anyway? Ignoring PAYG plans.

Whether it’s PAYG or monthly rolling contract, you are still paying the mobile network / operator.

You could argue the flip side and actually be overpaying if you make very few or don’t make any calls on a pay monthly mobile plan. Certainly wouldn’t say that it’s “free” Included in you allowance, yes. Free definitely not.

On the other hand you can actually make a “landline” (very nearly) free if you choose a VoIP provider with no setup or ongoing monthly rental / access fee /and perhaps a peppercorn credit for a limited number of outgoing calls as many on here and elsewhere do.

The thing with mobiles vs landline is that it all depends upon who you know and that they do.
I would say theres a split some people still use the landline, some just use mobile.
Using my own experience i would say that most of those over 50 will use the landline, and those under 50 will use mobile more.
For myself i usually use the mobile , however I have had the same landline number for a long long time.
the landline number is also the number that distant relatives ( and old friends) may call me on.
So while im mostly mobile, i would still say the landline is critical to staying in touch.
not too mention that we had a spate of powercuts not too long ago where the only thing that worked was an old corded phone, for some reason when the power goes off after about 10-15 minutes the mobile networks also vanish and you cant find a signal

In reply to a post by Rich_T:

Using my own experience i would say that most of those over 50 will use the landline, and those under 50 will use mobile more.

I'm nearly 65 and have used mobiles exclusively for outgoing calls for many years. I might occasionally use the landline for an 080 call.

In reply to a post by Rich_T:

for some reason when the power goes off after about 10-15 minutes the mobile networks also vanish and you cant find a signal

Not had that problem during power cuts.

Can I ask what price you got from PN?

FTTP now available for my father-in-law and if we can get close to teh original £22 including line rental then we will consider a move for him - although his emergency alarm will need reslving.

In reply to a post by MHC:

Can I ask what price you got from PN?

FTTP now available for my father-in-law and if we can get close to teh original £22 including line rental then we will consider a move for him - although his emergency alarm will need reslving.

Out of interest how are you planning on handling his voice service?

Probably migrate to my VoIP provider and my account unless PN has a rethink about their offering.

It will be three months before I do anything as it would need to co-incide with one of my visits.

In reply to a post by dect:

Out of interest how are you planning on handling his voice service?

In reply to a post by MHC:

Probably migrate to my VoIP provider and my account unless PN has a rethink about their offering.

It will be three months before I do anything as it would need to co-incide with one of my visits.

If you migrate his landline number away then it will kill off the associated broadband service, meaning he'd no longer be a Plusnet customer - and at present Plusnet FTTP is only available to existing customers. This will of course change at some point in the future.