lol, they can track the IMEI. the phone component still works without the SIM, for example to make emergency calls. that means it is still able to connect to cell towers and you can still triangulate it’s position to some degree.

I’m afraid, you’ll have to cut the phone in half instead. can’t be helped.

They can track my phone, not me. I don’t need it on me at all times. I almost considered a landline but they cost a fortune so I decided against it.
US Mobile offers landlines for $10/mo (link). I can’t speak to that service but I’ve been on a cell plan with them for almost a year and my only complaint has been some weirdness on early auto-payments, but once that was sorted out everything was fine. I’ve referred several people who also seem to be happy with the service as well.
The future of phone plans looks like

Save up to $600/year with custom plans from $4/mo or go unlimited for $25/line (taxes & fees included) with more perks.

Looks Cheaper than any option I saw here in the UK, but also way more expensive than just using a mobile phone.
$10/month more expensive than just using a mobile phone?
Well the mobile phone isn’t completely free, but its less than £10/month.