No one uses this item at home anymore, even though it is our only recourse in an emergency.

You probably have it in a corner of your house, forgotten under a pile of objects or stored in the attic. However, this accessory that many consider obsolete can prove essential, especially in critical situations. It must be admitted that many people have relegated it to the rank of relics of another time. Its modern version reigns supreme today, leaving very little reason to continue using the old model. And this is where most of us go wrong.

Indeed, although somewhat archaic, this accessory has repeatedly proven to be much more useful and effective than the 2024 option. We are talking here about your landline telephone. Vincent Roger-Machart, telecommunications consultant and trainer, lists the situations in which this neglected tool can be a lifesaver: “first of all, if your home network is poorly covered, your landline will be able to make calls no matter what.” Indeed, a mobile that cannot receive reception will be of no use to you in reaching a loved one. Same thing otherwise: “if the network is saturated, in the event of an exceptional event, landlines will take advantage of mobile calls”specifies the expert.

Another possible scenario: your smartphone is out of battery. If you want to contact someone urgently and don’t have time to wait for your mobile to recharge, “in this case, the landline will be the best option to make an emergency call”underlines Vincent Roger-Machart. Children and the elderly will be able to use it without too much difficulty, without risk of battery failure or loss of network, provided, however, that they have noted or remembered the numbers they are trying to contact. . Moreover, the specialist notes that at night, many tend to put their smartphone in silent mode: “In the event of a problem, it will be difficult to answer a call if the mobile does not ring. A landline remains active and guarantees being able to reach a person in all circumstances.”

Obviously, if smartphones have now taken over from landlines, even at home, it is also because the latter has some limitations. “We must not forget that in the event of a power outage, the landline telephone will no longer be able to work. As we have seen during the latest climatic hazards, such as storm Ciaran, many homes were unreachable,” recalls Vincent Roger-Machart. So, does the landline deserve to come out of the drawer? It’s up to you to judge!