If you grew up fighting over the family phone line, brace yourself
MOST HOMES NO LONGER HAVE LANDLINE _
As of 2025, around 28 percent of American households still have a landline.
The overwhelming majority— about 72percent — are now wireless-only, relying solely on mobile phones for communication.
… Regions like the Northeast retain slightly higher landline usage rates, while states such as Idaho and Oklahoma are among those with the lowest landline use. And of course seniors also represent a demographic with relatively higher landline retention.
No more landlines? In a sign of the times, AT&T is preparing to retire its old-school copper networks across the country by the end of the decade.