Ditch the landline, but no signal, what to do

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lovee2dancex4

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Over the years I've always wanted to just drop the landline, but its just not practical with no signal at home. I fork over way too much to verizon for the landline and the only other option is the dark forces of cable, which unfortunately I need as I finally decide to get broadband. There are a lot of VOIP options with broadband, but I'd like to figure out if there is more than just a T-mobile blackberry out there to use the wi-fi signal I'll now set up.
The old hot spot at home would have been a good option, but they have virtually no service where I live anyway.
So, what to do.
Its been a while since I looked into this.
UMA phones certainly have some appeal, but it seems they all require a broadband plan, which I do not want to pay for. This is about dropping the landline and not so much about what kind of goodies you can get with a full blown data plan.
I'm sure somebody here must have already done up to date research on this and can give a solid suggestion.
 
Obviously, T-Mo doesn't have the coverage you need where you need it. Have you checked with other carriers to see if they have coverage?

Keep in mind a BB most likely is going to require you to have a BB data plan, no matter if you want it or not. Carriers are now sweeping the devices on their networks and adding the appropriate data plans. If T-MO isn't doing it now, they probably will as AT&T, Verizon and Sprint are.
 
I'm not quite sure I understood your needs perfectly, but would the Verizon Network Extender (or a femtocell from another provider) do anything for you?

The NE uses your broadband connection to create a "cellular hot spot" in and around your home. It connects to your broadband, and transmits a cellular signal just strong enough for a 50-200 foot radius from wherever you place it.

A few people I know bought a NE when they cost $250, and were very pleased with it, within its limitations. The price has since dropped considerably, and there are no extra monthly charges. They were located in areas where Verizon had little or no coverage, and the equipment gave them a "full bar" signal at home, so they could take full advantage of Call Forwarding, Mobile-to-Mobile, and the like.

The one young lady I told about it later said, simply, "it completely solved my problem".

HTH,
Dean
 
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