AT&T Is Eliminating This Longtime Service in Michigan—Here’s Why

Originally known as American Telephone and Telegraph, AT&T has been providing service to Michigan customers for over a century. Well, after decades of service, the company is doing away with its longest-running and most iconic service.

Many of us remember growing up with landline phones in our homes. We'd spend hours on the phone with our friends, with the phone cord wrapped around our fingers, or anxiously waiting for important calls that seemed to never come. It was a time when landlines were our lifeline to the world. But now, AT&T is getting ready to phase out its landline service, which will ultimately affect those who still rely on the old-school service.

Even though most of us got rid of our landline phones years ago, there are still plenty of Americans, especially those in rural areas with limited service, who rely on it.

When is AT&T Eliminating Landlines in Michigan?

According to the Detroit Free Press, AT&T is aiming to eliminate landlines by 2029. Why the wait? They’re giving customers time to switch to alternatives like wireless or internet-based services and making sure everything is set up for 911 and other emergency services.

Why is AT&T Eliminating Landlines in Michigan?

It's really quite simple: the copper wire network is extremely old and becoming increasingly unreliable. It's also very expensive to maintain, and it's bad for the environment.

There are some options for those needing to make the switch, including moving to a new product called 'AT&T Phone' or switching to another carrier.