Landlines are quickly going the way of the VHS player and cassette tape. According to the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention, since 2004, the number of U.S. houses with a working landline has dropped from over 90% to less than 50%. Recently, cellphones have eclipsed landlines in popularity. Cost is cited as the number one reason to drop the landline -- and with cellphones, most people dont see a need for a landline. However, according to Consumer Reports, because of cable ...