But consumer advocates nationwide have objected to the removal of traditional phone service. They say access to basic ...

AT&T started offering landline service in 1885. By the 1930's, the company had quite a monopoly as it owned 80% of the ...

This score reflects the tested distance a phone can maintain an intelligible conversation, make a call and receive a call. We report a score instead of a distance because range can differ greatly ...

Three of our elementary-school grands have a new landline phone sitting in their family room. They called us multiple times ...

Charles Oliveira, who runs Discount Auto Glass at 510 University Ave. W., usually takes customer calls on three business ...

Long before the idea of hot dog-shaped iPhone cases, Otter Boxen, or even those swappable Nokia face plates, people were just as likely to express themselves with their landline phones.

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

This is the first article in a two-part series that will explore the landline phone use and its demise in the wake of the cell phone. This installment will focus on the landline services offered in ...

Landline phones are wired telephones that use a physical wire or cable to transmit voice signals over a distance. They have been in use since the late 19th century and were the primary method of ...

Despite the current obsession with smartphones, cordless phone sales are still going strong, with more models released every year. The latest units include Bluetooth support, baby monitoring and even ...