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Alarm Monitoring Without a Phone Line
Published: 12/09/2009 by Home Alarm Directory
A home security system in combination with alarm monitoring is a great way to keep your home safe from intruders. In the past, if you did not have a phone line, you were unable to get your alarm system monitored. Now, needing a phone line in order for your alarm system to be monitored, is a thing of the past. With new cellular technology, alarm monitoring without a phone line is not only easier and faster, but secure too. If you do not have a land-line or you are considering getting rid of it, do not let the lack of a traditional home phone service stop you from having your home security system monitored.
While alarm monitoring over a land-line has always been a great way for an alarm system to communicate with a monitoring station, many people now are gravitating more towards newer technology such as VOIP and wireless home phone service. Unfortunately, not all of these services are compatible with many home security systems. Some people are getting rid of their home phone service altogether, leaving their alarm system with no way to communicate with a monitoring center. Home security companies have recognized this growing trend and are now offering cellular alarm monitoring as one of their services, in lieu of traditional alarm monitoring over a telephone line. Cellular alarm monitoring is also a good option for those who own multiple homes or have vacation homes that they want protected
While alarm monitoring over a land-line has always been a great way for an alarm system to communicate with a monitoring station, many people now are gravitating more towards newer technology such as VOIP and wireless home phone service. Unfortunately, not all of these services are compatible with many home security systems. Some people are getting rid of their home phone service altogether, leaving their alarm system with no way to communicate with a monitoring center. Home security companies have recognized this growing trend and are now offering cellular alarm monitoring as one of their services, in lieu of traditional alarm monitoring over a telephone line. Cellular alarm monitoring is also a good option for those who own multiple homes or have vacation homes that they want protected
