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Population: 73,473

Local home phone service in Evanston, IL

Reliable home phone service in Evanston, 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 Evanston, 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 Evanston, IL

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

Evanston residents love Community Phone

Community Phone's got this price lock thing that means no surprises on your bill. And you won’t believe how clear the calls are!

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Thomas W.
Evanston, 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 Evanston

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 Evanston choose Community Phone

With 7 towers in Evanston, 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 Evanston.

Evanston, IL home phone usage

Population
73,473
Households with phone service
33,577
Households 65+ with phone service
6,715
Seniors population
11,755
Seniors population percentage
16%
Seniors with a landline
2,350
Cell towers
7
* Data is estimated from surveys conducted by the CDC and US Census Estimates.

Frequently asked questions about our services in Evanston, IL

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