Even though corded phones are going the way of the dinosaur, it is still a good idea to keep at least one corded phone in your home in case of a power outage. Without electrical power, cordless phones and some corded phones that are connected to VoIP services or fiber-optic networks may not work if you lose electrical power.

Cordless phones also typically lose signals, or the circuits become full during power outages or emergencies. A corded phone is a reliable option because its power source does not come from your utility company but rather from the telephone exchange, which has extensive backup systems.

Corded phones also offer top voice quality. Even the best cordless phones on the market cannot match the voice quality offered by a corded telephone.

Still, cordless phones are winning the popularity contest. Cordless telephones typically provide secure and reliable voice communication with the portability you cannot get with a corded phone.