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Population: 2,671,635

Local home phone service in Chicago, IL

Reliable home phone service in Chicago, IL that works right out of the box—no internet needed. Blocks spam calls automatically. When you need us, you’ll reach real humans in less than 2 minutes.
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Helping a Loved One in Chicago, IL?

The Loved Ones plan is perfect for you.

They get a simple phone that works just like they’re used to. You monitor call activity to ensure they’re staying connected, control who can call, and block scammers—all from your dashboard.

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Easy setup:

Our setup process takes as little as 2 minutes. No technical skills needed.

Trusted across Chicago, IL

Community Phone offers Chicago, IL residents affordable, contract-free phone service with transparent pricing and zero hidden fees.

Chicago residents love Community Phone

If you want a phone service that’s easy on the wallet and keeps those telemarketers out, Community Phone’s the way to go. Clear calls, too.

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Choose your plan

Seniors
$45/mo
Billed monthly
Plus taxes and fees
  • Unlimited nationwide calling
  • Spam call blocking
  • Voicemail
Loved Ones
$69/mo
Billed monthly
Plus taxes and fees
  • Unlimited nationwide calling
  • Spam call blocking
  • Voicemail
  • Monitor call activity
  • Allowlist for calls

30-day money-back guarantee if there’s no coverage. 3-year price lock—no surprise increases. No contract, cancel anytime.

Safe & simple for seniors in Chicago

We designed the Seniors plan with ultimate simplicity in mind. It works by using any standard power outlet, requiring no internet connection or technical skills to set up. With advanced scam blocking included to protect against fraud, it's a simple, safe way to stay connected.

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Why families in Chicago choose Community Phone

With 160 towers in Chicago, our industrial-grade antennas pull in the strongest signal for your home. Our 26-hour backup battery ensures you stay connected even when power and internet lines fail.

As the copper wire phase-out (FCC Order 10-721A) continues, we provide a modern alternative to legacy landline providers in Chicago.

Chicago, IL home phone usage

Population
2,671,635
Households with phone service
1,139,537
Households 65+ with phone service
242,316
Seniors population
339,297
Seniors population percentage
12.7%
Seniors with a landline
72,149
Cell towers
160
* Data is estimated from surveys conducted by the CDC and US Census Estimates.

Frequently asked questions about our services in Chicago, IL

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