Paid about $35 per month for local service when I dumped it about 8 months ago. I now use Ooma and pay $3.71/month for unlimited local and long distance. I'd never go back to a land line.
also have OOMA- internet phone.
pros: cheap. see other posts
consumer reports recommended ooma. over other voips
can keep phone your phone number for extra one time fee.
con: when using wireless, in beginning lost connection
seems if you connect directly to modem or router, no issues