Agree with all of the above, except the salary. Should be lowered to $150k

Another factor though is the acidification of the seawater, which is in every location.

Why would anyone use Comcast if there is Google Fiber. Which has been a steady $70 for 1gpbs for like 10 years with no price increses, and I respect that.

Use the first hardware suggestion, but instead of an actual phone buy a way2call hi-phone desktop. It connects directly to your landline, has the same headset jack, and will also let you dial out and answer with your PC through TAPI.