I think just giving it up is probably the way to go. The copper lines are going to be made redundant before too long anyway and apart from a few of the larger established ISPs, most of the newer ones show little interest in providing a VoIP service.
Personally, we already find ourselves making zero use of our landline. And the younger generation, like my children, don't even have one and I am not sure they will ever see the need.
I remain a wee bit concerned for certain of the older generation, though, such as my 93 year old father-in-law, who has no interest, or need for broadband, but relies on his landline to keep in touch and for a personal alarm system. I hope people like him are not forgotten and are presented with a simple and reasonably priced alternative going forwards.
