We only use ours for calls we will be on hold for half an hour or so. I was going to ditch it but DD is getting to the age where long phone calls are more likely (for her and her friends). Also as she heads into the age where she will spend time home alone, the home phone is important for emergencies. She doesn't have a connected mobile and, even when she does, there is always the risk of it not being charged or "lost" if she needs to make a call quickly.

Home phone rates -both line rental and calls - are ridiculous IMO.