Spokeo analyzed landline usage across the U.S., using National Center for Health Statistics data to identify the states with the most homes dependent on landlines. Not long ago, leashed phone ...

But cell phones have replaced the need for copper wire to go everywhere, and now AT&T is petitioning California to let them off the hook — no pun intended — for servicing landlines.

Vulnerable pensioners and disabled people fear they could be left at risk as the UK phases out the landlines they rely on. Telecom companies BT, Sky and Virgin Media are in the process of ...

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The Bowie County Sheriff’s Office announced Thursday, April 10 that it’s implementing a new emergency alert system.

A Telstra spokeswoman said the company is seeing an increase in Aussie parents reintroducing landlines as a way for kids to stay connected before introducing smartphones. “Many parents are ...

Somerset County Commissioners are considering increasing the 911 emergency services fee from 75 cents to $1.50. The surcharge ...

Vulnerable pensioners and disabled people fear they could be left at risk as the UK phases out the landlines they rely on. Telecom companies BT, Sky and Virgin Media are in the process of switching ...