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Community Phone vs. Traditional Landlines

Landline companies are replacing copper lines with internet-based VoIP phones (learn more). Community Phone does not need internet or copper and runs on cell towers.
Trustpilot ratings: Community Phone vs. Traditional Landlines

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Feature comparison

Here’s how Community Phone stacks up.

Internet Phone (VoIP)

Traditional Landlines

No internet required

Yes
No
Yes

Works during power outage

Yes
No
Spotty

99% of spam and scams blocked

Yes
No
No

Three-year price lock

Yes
No
No

Customer support experience

<2 minutes on average to reach a humanOften there is no customer support person to contactLengthy holds and long menus

No contract

Yes
SometimesRarely

Hear from members of our community

Alford’s Story

Alford stayed with the same phone company for over 30 years. He made the switch to Community Phone after multiple price hikes and too many scam calls.

Why people switch

Thousands of people have moved to Community Phone

  • True reliability, not internet-dependent

    Community Phone provides phone service that works even when your internet is down or power is out, thanks to the backup battery in our hardware. Learn more

    Traditional Landlines: Many landline providers are moving customers to internet-based VoIP phones. In California, AT&T is asking regulators for permission to retire its copper network and has told some customers it plans to discontinue home phone service in June 2027.

  • Plug-and-play setup

    Community Phone’s phone takes no more than 5 minutes to set up, no technician required.

    Traditional Landlines: Traditional landlines require a technician to come and outfit the building with cables.

Stories from our community

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“Community Phone representatives are very helpful and responsive. Setting up the phone is very easy. So glad that we found Community Phone.”

James
Holly, CO
Trustpilot

“The app has been a lifesaver. When my sister gets anxious, her dementia made her call people repeatedly without realizing it. Now I can check her calls, make sure she’s safe, and feel confident she’s doing okay.”

Cathy, Caroline’s Sister
Castle Rock, CO
Trustpilot

“Community Phone made life so much easier for my mom. The phone is simple to use, setup was effortless, and the constant spam calls disappeared. It’s a relief and works perfectly.”

Rhonda, Sally’s Daughter
Lincoln, IL
Trustpilot

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