Can you have internet service on your computer if you only have a cell phone?

[Dmajsmommy]

My husband and I are wanting to go to just cell phones, but can you still get internet service this way?

[Mrs.B]

You can get cable internet, satellite or cell modem. The cheapest would be cable.

[zippimom]

You might need a house phone for your security system.

[wonderstuff]

not if you are using a dialup modem

[mommadebbied]

we don't have a house phone.. we just use our cell phones and we obtain our internet through our cable company. You can usually get a good deal when you combine services.

[Dmajsmommy]

We do not have a security system.

You might need a house phone for your security system.

[plath]

Then there's no reason you'd need a home phone, I don't think. Unless you have Tivo... then you'd need either wireless internet or a home phone.

[Christina]

I just popped in here to say I don't see why not as long as aren't living in the stone age wtih dial-up like we are. LOL

I learned a few things - have to have a house phone for security system and TIVO. Hmmm, whoda thunk? Glad I stopped in. LOL

[Dmajsmommy]

I just found out I could get internet with no voice line with AT+T the cheapest is 19.95 the highest is $49.00 I also could get a 18.00 phone line plan with a 19.95 Fast Access plan. Decisions Decisions!

:wub: :glsmile:

[wonderstuff]

Just remember a 19.95 plan could end up being at much as 29.00 after they add taxs ,fees, and all the other bull crap stuff they tack on.

[Dmajsmommy]

Who do you have internet service with?

[Amy]

I have AOL. One of these days I'll have Cox ~ Whenever I remember to call them. I always forget until like midnight or so. Then they are closed. :donno:

I have a house phone for my fax machine (I never figured out the fax through the computer stuff) and my security system. Even when I didn't need it for that, I held on to it for the kids for when they are old enough to talk to their friends on the phone and too young for a cell. I have the cheapest basic plan though - just to hold on to the number because I have an easy number and the kids remember it. Since my oldest has a cell and my 3 youngest are not at the talking on the phone stage yet, my house phone hasn't been answered in years. LOL! I give that number to people I don't really want to talk to, but insist on having my number.

I didn't know you needed a phone line for TiVo?
{We have DVR service through Cox.}

[plath]

I didn't know you needed a phone line for TiVo?
{We have DVR service through Cox.}

Yep, that's how Tivo gets the programming information unless you have wireless internet (which we do). There might be a way to hardwire it into the cable, but we never figured it out for our box :donno: Our box is a few years old though.

[Modemouth]

When we get the new house built at the ranch which is in the middle of NOwhere I plan to connect via my Verizon cell phone. You have to buy a gizmo of some sort and there is a monthly fee.