Some Philly-area residents yearn for the landline’s return as smartphones dominate
October 28, 2025 - by Erin McCarthy, The Philadelphia Inquirer
"A small but growing number of consumers, especially parents, want to bring back the old technology as an alternative to smartphones for children. There seem to be more options than ever."
More parents are saying no to smartphones for kids
August 14, 2025 - by Denali Sagner and Maddie Hanna, The Philadelphia Inquirer
"Groups like Delco Unplugged and Wait Until 8th are asking parents to delay giving kids smartphones, pushing back against what they say is a crushing social pressure around technology and social media."

