Local home phone service in Rhode Island

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What Is Community Phone?

Home phone service that works like your landline used to — but better.

No internet required.

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Helping a Loved One in Rhode Island?

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.

Grandma and grandson

The Modern Landline Upgrade

The modern landline upgrade, perfected for seniors in Rhode Island.

The Reliable Alternative:

A high-quality landline replacement with a 3-year price lock—meaning no surprise increases and no contracts. Use the same number you’ve had for years.

Plug-and-Play Power:

Works right out of the box with just a standard power outlet. Since the Community Phone Base requires no internet connection or phone jacks, you have the freedom to place it anywhere in your home that is most convenient.

Built to Never Let You Down:

Industrial-grade antennas pull in the strongest signal from local Rhode Island towers. A 26-hour backup battery keeps you connected during power failures. Even when local cable lines snap or Wi-Fi is down in Rhode Island, you’re still talking.

Easy Setup:

Our setup process takes as little as 2 minutes. No complicated wiring or professional installation required.

Security & Monitoring

Answer the phone in Rhode Island with confidence again.

99% of Scam Calls Blocked:

Advanced spam blocking filters out robocalls and scammers automatically at no extra charge.

Fraud Protection & Allowlist:

Callers must press 1 to prove they're human. If they don't, the call is dropped. You can also create an "Allowlist" of trusted numbers so only family gets through.

Dashboard showing robocall protection settings
Dashboard showing trusted contacts allowlist

Remote Dashboard:

Stay involved in their daily routine. Monitor calls in real-time and access transcripts/recordings of voicemails from the mobile app.

Wellness Check-ins:

Set up automated medication reminders and wellness check-in calls.

Mobile app showing call history and monitoring
Mobile app showing call activity insights and statistics
Mobile app showing voicemail transcripts

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Trusted across Rhode Island

Whether you're in bustling Providence or tranquil Newport, Community Phone provides reliable phone service for Rhode Island residents. Thousands across the Ocean State trust Community Phone as their home phone provider.

Safe & simple for seniors in Rhode Island

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.

Couple on the phone

Why families in Rhode Island choose Community Phone

Our industrial-grade antennas leverage over 1,000 local cell towers in Rhode Island to provide a stronger, more reliable home phone signal than standard carriers.

Our 26-hour backup battery ensures you stay connected even when power and internet lines fail. Perfect for Rhode Island's coastal and urban settings.

As the copper wire phase-out (FCC Order 19-72) continues, we provide a modern alternative to legacy landline providers in Rhode Island.

Rhode Island home phone usage

Population *
1,110,822
Households with phone service *
440,170
Households 65+ with phone service *
121,993
Seniors population *
283,148
Seniors population percentage *
25.5%
Seniors with a landline *
78,474
Cell towers **
1,000+
* Data is estimated from surveys conducted by the CDC and US Census Estimates.
** Cell tower count is an estimate based on the area\u2019s population density.

Rhode Island residents love Community Phone

After 3 years with Community Phone, bill stays the same. No surprise increases like the other providers.

J
Jean R.
Providence, RI
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Choose your plan

Switch to an Annual Plan anytime to get one full month of service free.
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.

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