LOS ANGELES, Aug 20, 2003/ FW/ --- When you're at home, which phone do you find yourself using, your cell or your home phone? The answer might surprise you.

It seems everywhere you go nowadays, you see people on their cell phones.

But a new survey by International Communications Research, finds that their home phone gives them the most meaningful form of communication when reaching out to their loved ones.

Al Silverberg, President of Uniden, agrees that it makes perfect sense that those surveyed prefer to use their home phone rather than their cell when calling friends and family.

According to All Silverberg, "Today most people are able to communicate in so many different ways, and yet sales of our cordless phones show that most people still rely on their home phone."

In fact, according to the survey nearly 70 percent say their home phone gives them the most meaningful and secure form of communication with their loved ones - more than cell phones, e-mail and messaging devices.

Why do people favor their home phones?

The survey found convenience and privacy are at the top of the list, especially for women, while men feel dependability is the most important aspect of their home phone.

(Photo above is Uniden TRU-5860-2 5.8 GHz DSS Cordless Speakerphone with Dual Handsets)