Landline is a traditional wired telephone that connects to the public switched telephone network (PSTN) through physical copper or fiber lines. Landlines generally cannot receive SMS messages and are often shared within households or businesses.
Landline Characteristics
- Limited SMS — Text-to-speech only, if any
- Shared — Often household or business
- Fixed location — Tied to physical address
Contact Strategy
For landlines, voice calls are the primary channel. Best times are typically evenings and weekends when people are home.
TCPA Considerations
Landlines have less restrictive TCPA rules for autodialed calls than wireless numbers, but DNC and consent requirements still apply.