Why You Need a Corded Phone
Know where to go
In Brunswick County, landline phones are linked to an Enhanced 9-1-1 System which allows emergency responders to automatically know where you are when you dial 9-1-1.
Reliability
ATMC has built redundancy into its telephone network to provide you with the most reliable telephone service. This helps to protect you against unforeseen service interruptions caused by lightning, power outages and tropical disturbances. While no telephone service is guaranteed to be 100% foolproof, ATMC's landline service operates with 99.999% reliability.
Don't Cut The Cord
Cordless phones are convenient, but when the power is out, they won't work. Make sure you have a corded phone just in case.
No power means no Digital Phone
Internet-based VoIP telephone services like Digital Phone require an Internet connection to operate. If the power is out, Internet services will not work. Because ATMC's telephone network is powered using electrical current delivered over the telephone line, telephone service will continue to work even if your electricity is out. This is because ATMC's telephone network has auxiliary power supplied by both battery backup and generators*.
Nothing takes its place
The Bottom Line is that in an emergency situation, the most reliable means of communication with emergency personnel is with a corded phone and a landline connection.
Better security
While some security systems may be monitored wirelessly, the most effective way to ensure your security system is constantly monitored is with a hard-wired landline connection.
* In communities where services are provided via Fiber-To-The-Home technologies, a battery backup is located in each home and backup power is not provided by ATMC?s telephone network.
