How Many Americans Still Have Landlines as AT&T Wins Legal Battle
Summary
AT&T won permission from federal regulators to stop offering traditional landline phone service in California starting in June 2027. Although most Americans use wireless phones, some, especially in rural areas, still rely on landlines for emergencies and during power outages. Data shows about 20% of U.S. households use landlines alongside wireless phones, and nearly 1% use landlines only.Key Facts
- AT&T can now phase out its landline phone service in California starting June 2027.
- The Federal Communications Commission approved AT&T’s request to end its role as the state’s carrier of last resort for landlines.
- About 3% of California households still use AT&T landline service.
- Landlines are important in rural areas where cell signals may be weak or unreliable.
- Landlines work during power outages when cell networks can fail.
- Nearly 20% of American households use landlines along with wireless phones in 2024.
- Around 0.9% of Americans, about 3 million people, depend on landlines only.
- Older adults and people with lower incomes are more likely to still use landlines.
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