Land-line phone service remains a popular choice in Nebraska

At a time when cellular phones are becoming increasingly popular, the traditional land-line telephone is still a staple in many homes and businesses. During power outages, those with traditional telephone service and a corded phone shouldn’t have any problems accessing a telephone line, especially because the network is mostly buried, said Eric Carstenson, president of the Nebraska Telecommunications Association. Traditional land-line services provide evidence that, while wireless telephones offer a compatible service, they’re not a reliable replacement, Carstenson said.