Still have your old cordless phone? It could be the only thing keeping you connected to the world in the event of massive mobile network outages. Ian Sherr Contributor and Former Editor at Large / ...

NEWAYGO COUNTY, Mich. — The classic landline telephone, a staple in many American homes for over a century, is on the verge of becoming a relic of the past. AT&T recently announced plans to phase out ...

During a time when landlines are almost obsolete and technology becomes more and more advanced every day, Gen Z's fascination with supposedly retro tech could spark a resurgence. LIGHTFIELD STUDIOS - ...

In today’s world, communication is largely done through one of two methods: smartphones or social media. Young children, however, rarely have access to either—and experts say they shouldn’t have any ...

Can this ancient tech actually make a comeback? Nowadays, with the reliance on cell phones — landlines seem like ancient technology. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported in 2023 ...

More than 3 in 4 American adults lived in homes without a landline at the end of 2023, according to the most recent report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Roughly 76% of adults and ...

More people who are still using telephone landlines will soon need to decide if they want to finally hang up on their service. Just last week, AT&T applied for a waiver that would allow it to stop ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Landline phones are quickly becoming a once-dated thrift store find that's making a stylish comeback as home decor. Styling an old phone can ...

If you still have a landline telephone, then you may be old enough to remember smelly phone booths and the rotary dial. That is one finding from a surprisingly deep trove of research on the ...

If you've been through one of the massive mobile network outages, then you've seen how it left you stranded without one of your most critical lines of access to the world for hours. If your smartphone ...

Landlines are nearing obsolescence. For many young people, theyâve gone the way of CD-Roms, cassette tapes and the humble printer. On TikTok, parents film their children holding wall phones like ...