How it works

The home phone that just works

No internet. No technician. No learning curve. Just a home phone that feels like it always has, minus the rising bills, dropped calls, and spam.

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Why it’s so reliable

Community Phone is a home phone that connects to the cellular network — the same towers your cell phone uses, but with much stronger antennas — rather than internet, cable, or copper wiring. That’s why there’s nothing to install and nothing that can go down with your internet.

  • Strong signal, even in rural areas

    The Base uses larger, more powerful antennas than a cell phone, so it holds a connection even where typical cell phones struggle.

  • Your phone works exactly as it does now

    Plug the handset you already own into the Base. Dial and answer the same way.

  • A 26-hour battery keeps you connected

    If the power goes out, the Base keeps working, so you can make calls.

  • Keep your number

    We move it over for free. It takes about five to seven days, and your number keeps working the whole time.

Get started in three easy steps

  1. Plug your Base into the wall

    Your Base connects to nearby cell phone towers via industrial-grade antennas.

  2. Plug your phone into the Base

    Unplug your phone from the phone socket in your wall and plug it into our Base.

  3. Start talking

    You’ll get a dial tone immediately. Spam calls are blocked automatically.

See how we compare

Here’s how Community Phone stacks up.

Internet Phone (VoIP)

Traditional Landlines

No internet required

Yes
No
Yes

Works during power outage

Yes
No
Spotty

99% of spam and scams blocked

Yes
No
No

Three-year price lock

Yes
No
No

Customer support experience

<2 minutes on average to reach a humanOften there is no customer support person to contactLengthy holds and long menus

No contract

Yes
SometimesRarely

What you get

What happens when you switch to Community Phone?

Stays the same

  • Your phone number
  • How you dial and answer
  • Your handset (unless you want a new one)

Gets better

  • Crystal clear calling, always
  • Human support in under two minutes
  • Spam and scam calls, blocked
  • Price locked for three years, guaranteed

Stories from our community

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“We recently lost our landline due to construction. We were so happy to find Community Phone that requires NO wifi service! We are using our old landline phones and it’s working out wonderfully!”

Cindy
Colbert, WA
Trustpilot

“I recently changed my landline over to Community Phone and am loving it!! Our reception is consistently 3-4 bars, it’s blocking all our robocalls and we can finally make calls without static on the line!”

Rhonda C.
Trustpilot

“The whole process was super simple and the landline base was easy to install. When I needed help the customer service rep was awesome!”

Carl C.
Trustpilot

Our answers to your questions

No. The Base connects through the cellular network, not the internet, so there’s no Wi-Fi to set up, and no internet plan required.
Your phone keeps working. The Base has a built-in battery that lasts up to 26 hours, so a storm or blackout won’t take your phone down with it.
Yes. It works with almost any corded or cordless phone. Plug in the handset you already have, or we’ll send you one if you need it.
Yes. We’ll transfer your existing number for free. It usually takes about 5 business days, and your phone keeps working throughout.
No. Just plug the Base into an outlet, connect your phone to the Base, and you’re set — most people are up and running in a few minutes.
Yes. The Base uses industrial-grade antennas that reach where cell phones often struggle, so it works well even in areas with a weaker signal.
No. There’s no contract. You can cancel anytime.
We block 99% of spam and scam calls before they ever reach your phone.
Call, chat, or email — our caring support team picks up in under two minutes. If you’re buying for a loved one, we can even adjust their settings for you, so you never have to troubleshoot from afar.

We’re probably already in your neighborhood

Community Phone works across all 50 states, and we’re adding coverage every week. Check what’s available at your address in a few seconds.