A home landline may seem outdated in the age of smartphones, but PLDT Home believes it continues to play an important role in keeping Filipino families connected, especially during emergencies and in households with children and elderly.
While most Filipinos now rely on mobile phones and messaging apps, PLDT Home said having a dedicated home phone provides another way for family members to communicate when needed. Unlike mobile phones, which are tied to one person, a landline serves the entire household through a single phone number.
This can be useful for families with young children who do not yet own smartphones or older relatives who are more comfortable using a traditional telephone. A landline can also be used by schools, delivery services, utility companies, healthcare providers, and home-based businesses to contact household members.
PLDT Home also highlighted the role of landlines during emergencies. If a family member needs immediate help, a home phone provides another option to contact relatives, service providers, or the national emergency hotline, 911.
Having multiple ways to communicate can improve household preparedness, particularly as more homes function as workplaces, classrooms, and small businesses.
To support these needs, PLDT Home bundles a landline with all of its Fiber internet plans. The company said customers receive a dedicated home phone line together with high-speed internet without paying for a separate landline subscription.
As internet use continues to grow, PLDT Home believes the landline still complements modern digital services by providing a reliable voice connection that everyone in the household can use.