I question even keeping my landline. I remember 2 times in the past year when someone who I know called, but there may have been more. I would just turn off the ringer and check the messages every few days, but mine is not the sole choice.

I'm going to move to SC next year, probably to Hilton Head. I've already signed up for a Google Voice number with an HH area code, and will have VistaPrint print me cards (Yes, I'm old-fashioned) with the HH number. 'Course the new Cable/Internet/Voice and maybe Wireless deal will guide me...

In regards to my SS number, yes "someone" calls about that every week or so. I also get screeds in Chinese (the manager in my local Chinese restaurant laughs at them), and numerous "credit" calls. I'm not sure that I even want a landline. My mobile carrier has provided tools which minimize the SPAM to my mobile. I like minimize.