I gave up my landline almost 3 years ago and I do not miss it. I was nervous about making that change, but I really wanted to try a smartphone and that was the only way I could justify the additional expense. I am glad I made the change but, of course, nothing is perfect. I do like not having to decide which number to give out, not having more than one voice mailbox to check (though you can forward your LL to the cell phone if you wish), and the lower expense.