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I'm 87, and need the landline to call my doctor. I also missed the few phone calls from friends that I usually get on my ...

A 911 landline fee increase was approved this week by the Raleigh County Commission as more residents switch to cellphones and drive down the number of telephone landlines being used for everyday ...

VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) is a system for transmitting voice calls over the internet, rather than a phone line.

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 ...

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Telecommunications giant AT&T, stymied last year by regulators in its bid to drop land-line service to California customers, is taking its battle to the state Legislature. And so far, the reception is ...

Trey Paul was a CNET senior editor covering broadband. His 20+ years of experience as a writer and editor include time at the broadband marketplace Allconnect, as well as working with clients like ...

Landline identity theft is an emerging threat that gives scammers backdoor access to your accounts. An outdated phone number, especially a forgotten landline, can help them bypass security and drain ...

The home insurance industry is being put to the test, facing numerous challenges over the past several years. Increasing repair costs, a substantial labor shortage, inflation and major weather events ...