As landline bills soar across the U.S. due to aging copper wire networks and lower landline demand, Voiply delivers an affordable home phone alternative with VoIP service
Pittsburgh, PA (PRUnderground) September 8th, 2026
Traditional residential landline service has become a growing monthly burden for many Americans, including the 42% of older adults who still maintain a landline. Industry data shows that users paying for copper-wire phone service can expect bills topping $80 per month. Voiply, a nationwide Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) provider serving customers across the United States and Canada, is drawing attention to that cost trend and offering landline users a clear alternative that keeps monthly expenses low without sacrificing call quality or reliability.
The gap between legacy landline pricing and modern VoIP service has widened as traditional carriers continue to pass aging infrastructure costs on to consumers.
"The copper wire networks that keep landlines working are getting older and more expensive to repair," said Felix Yanko, President and Co-Founder of Voiply, which serves more than 50,000 customers worldwide.
There's also the problem of plunging demand, with the Centers for Disease Control reporting that 75% of U.S. adults live in wireless-only homes. That leaves telecom providers to spread out the ongoing cost of landline infrastructure between a smaller number of customers. Fewer people to share that burden means higher bills.
Landlines can now cost from $40 to $80 before taxes and fees, compared to VoIP phones, which can cost less than $10 per month (including spam-blocking features) and involve fewer add-on fees.
It used to be that landlines carried the day for home phone options, but VoIP has caught up by offering additional services that match or exceed landline possibilities. VoIP home phone service providers like Voiply offer unlimited nationwide calling, spam call blocking, caller ID, enhanced E911 calling for fast assistance and accurate location information, international calling, 3-way calling, voicemail with email delivery options, mobile app access, and phone number portability. And while VoIP does depend on an internet connection to function, VoIP's overall quality and uptime generally exceed a landline's.
"Users are realizing that paying a high monthly rate just to have a landline at their side may not make sense anymore," said Yanko. "Especially given all of the bells and whistles available through companies like Voiply."
VoIP service is an especially attractive option for older adults and fixed-income households, who are often saddled with high monthly fees to maintain landlines. Voiply notes that its pricing is often more affordable than government-subsidized phone programs for seniors and low-income residents, with a significantly simpler enrollment process. Many senior customers are drawn to Voiply's quick-setup home phone service and its Robocall Defender feature, which automatically filters out spam and nuisance calls.
"We put a lot of effort into making sure the experience works for everyone, including people who just want a phone that rings and sounds clear," said Shea Georgetti, CEO and Co-Founder of Voiply. "That should not require a technical background or a steep monthly bill."
To explore Voiply's residential and business plans and features, visit Voiply.com.
