However, critics say landlines are a crucial service for people who live in rural areas with limited cell service, particularly older people who are more likely to rely on landlines. The company currently operates a landline in 21 states and plans to eliminate the service in every state except California,

AT&T will eliminate its landline phone service in almost every state in its service area, including Florida, by 2029. What should customers know now?

AT&T plans to phase out landline services in Oklahoma and most other states by 2029, transitioning to fiber-optic and 5G technologies, raising some concerns about connectivity, especially for older residents and rural areas.