If TW is like RCN, you need a modem with EMTA. They might not let

you bring your own EMTA modem into the picture (RCN doesn't).

In which case, I'm with the other guys, strongly consider someone else to provide your phone. If it is an emergency thing know that the cable companies backup power for the phone system isn't likely going to last any longer than your cell provider's towers' backup or your cell phone's battery.

In response to this post by Late 80s Hokie

Posted: 02/24/2017 at 12:59PM

For those using cable for internet AND home phone service -- Late 80s Hokie 02/24/2017 12:29PM

Ooma. ** -- Major Kong 02/24/2017 3:11PM

Yep, $3/month ** -- Brown Water 02/24/2017 5:07PM

Use it ? I invented it ** -- bigbadbird 02/24/2017 2:35PM

Use the modem list from their phone page, not their internet page (link) -- Hokie360 02/24/2017 1:27PM

Thanks 360, this might do the trick. ** -- Late 80s Hokie 02/24/2017 1:49PM

Delete - duplicate post.** -- Hokie360 02/24/2017 2:03PM

Let us know how it works out. I'm with TW too and have been -- Hokie360 02/24/2017 2:03PM

If TW is like RCN, you need a modem with EMTA. They might not let -- jmanatVT 02/24/2017 12:59PM

Buy an Ooma. It's a one-time $100ish purchase -- Tafkam Hokie 02/24/2017 12:50PM

2nd this. You can get refurb much cheaper on Amazon -- HokieDiver 02/24/2017 1:46PM

3rd this ** -- Major Kong 02/24/2017 3:17PM

Yeah move into 2017 and dump the landline ** -- HokieJamie 02/24/2017 12:43PM

I have a land line just so 911 knows my exact location. ** -- Femoyer Hokie 02/24/2017 2:45PM

That is the real question - what is the need of the landline... -- The_VT_Rock 02/24/2017 12:53PM

Keeps the sales calls off your cell for the most part -- Hokie Ace 02/24/2017 9:25PM

Exactly what I do, the number I use for all forms... -- `lag 02/25/2017 08:08AM

Because sometimes you actually need to talk on a telephone -- Tafkam Hokie 02/24/2017 5:20PM

When power goes out, you have a phone -- VaTechie 02/24/2017 2:28PM

We need a land-line because my mom lives with us part-time . . . -- HokieKip 02/24/2017 2:09PM

My mom (rip) didn't know a cell phone from a toaster, poor dear. Once she -- PhotoHokieNC 02/24/2017 2:29PM

Need for land line is we're starting to leave the kids home on their -- Late 80s Hokie 02/24/2017 1:39PM

I give my landline number to businesses, etc that may lead to telemarketing -- Hokie360 02/24/2017 1:34PM

↑ this ** -- statmanfromHCyrs 02/24/2017 3:59PM

I do the same & need my land line to call my cell when I can't find it. Lol ** -- Hoakie82 02/24/2017 1:41PM

Lol, truth ** -- `lag 02/25/2017 08:11AM

This ** -- IB4TECH 02/24/2017 10:37PM

We have two TimeWarner cable lines. One's the house and one's -- PhotoHokieNC 02/24/2017 1:30PM

Haven't had a land line in 12 years. -- YardBird 02/24/2017 1:29PM

I only keep mine for my alarm. ** -- reestuart 02/24/2017 1:08PM

Fios says if I drop landline, bill goes up $10 ** -- dolph 02/24/2017 1:03PM

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