When I was in high school our telephone number was 516 621 3525.  

Before that there were operators and a party line (which I must admit I listened in on).  

When my parents moved I managed to have my boyhood number transferred to my home.  

Today in this iPhone era we still have 2 landlines. 3525 is for Tradition and our Fax. 

Before you pass judgement on this seemingly wasteful excess I remind you that during the devastation of Super Storm Sandy the only thing that worked were landlines. 

Who else maintains a landline (or 2)?