Do I Need Landline Phone for an ADT® Monitored Security System?
Last updated: April 11, 2019
Do you need a landline phone for an ADT system? The short answer is, “It depends on the ADT home security package you purchase.”
ADT Basic package $36.99/ month does require a landline phone. ADT CellGuard package $48.99/ month and ADT Pulse package with CellGuard $52.99/ month do not require a landline phone to work.
To compare ADT monitoring packages, visit our Packages and Pricing page.
Benefits of ADT Monitoring Packages with CellGuard®:
1- Phone Line Cut Protection
When you have a landline, your phone line is susceptible to being cut. This can happen by accident, perhaps if your neighbor is digging up their yard to put a garden in. On a more serious note, a burglar could easily snip your phone line outside your house, thereby rendering your home security system useless. With ADT home security packages that include CellGuard, these threats to your safety are eliminated.
2- Faster Signal than Landline
Traditional landline phone lines can take up to 4x longer than signals sent via cellular communications to reach ADT’s central monitoring stations. Statistics show that home security systems sending a signal over a landline take 26 seconds to dial up and connect to a monitoring station. Whereas, it only takes 6 seconds to make a connection over cellular service. In emergency situations where seconds count, making 20 seconds faster can mean the difference between life and death.
3- No Expensive Fees on Future ADT Service Calls and Upgrades
If you choose a home security package that requires a landline, you will need to place a service call to ADT in the event you decide to change your home phone service provider in the future. That’s because the hookup is different based on the type of landline you have. Plus, if you decide to follow the trend of most homeowners and eliminate your landline phone in the future, you won’t have to worry about paying ($400 – $600) to upgrade your home security package in the future.
Conclusion
While having a landline phone allows you to invest in a less expensive home security package up front, we believe the benefits of having a home security package that works with cell service is the better long-term choice. You’ll enjoy greater flexibility and be offering your family a higher level of protection against burglars and emergencies. To speak with an ADT Authorized Premier Provider representative now, call 844-802-0914 or contact us with any additional questions.
Our Expert Opinion
Harry Mehserdjian
HomesAlarm.com
Home Security Consultant
“If you just want the cheapest ADT home security package with basic protection, then you’re going to need a landline phone to operate it. This might make sense for you if you already have a phone line installed in your house. These days, many people don’t have land line phone lines in their home and in these cases, we recommend you purchase one of the Premium Packages with CellGuard, which operates over cellular signal. There are 2 reasons for this recommendation.
First, a landline phone is going to be an extra monthly expense that could cost you anywhere from $30-$50 per month, so you have to factor that in. Second and more importantly, we recommend consumers choose a package with CellGuard because of the added security benefits, such as phone line cut protection, faster signals, and not being locked into who your phone provider is.”
Disclosure: Above opinion is my own opinion and I do not receive compensation to provide my opinion. My opinion does not reflect the opinion of Protect Your Home. Last updated on December 11, 2017.
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