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Local home phone service in Illinois

Reliable home phone service in Illinois 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 Illinois?

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

Easy setup:

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

Trusted across Illinois

Whether you're in bustling Chicago or tranquil Galena, Community Phone provides reliable phone service for Illinois residents. Thousands across the Prairie State trust Community Phone as their home phone provider.

Illinois residents love Community Phone

Been with Community Phone for years, bill unchanged. No surprise charges like others. Love it!

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Joseph R.
Chicago, IL

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 Illinois

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 Illinois choose Community Phone

With 626 towers in Illinois, 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. Enjoy uninterrupted service even during extreme weather, perfect for Illinois's varied climate.

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

Illinois home phone usage

Population
12,807,072
Households with phone service
4,991,641
Households 65+ with phone service
1,311,333
Seniors population
2,934,100
Seniors population percentage
22.9%
Seniors with a landline
770,805
Cell towers
626
* Data is estimated from surveys conducted by the CDC and US Census Estimates.

Frequently asked questions about our services in Illinois

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Our home phone service cities in Illinois

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