Landlines disappear. But for some they are a lifeline.
In a small town at the foot of Mount Rainier, about 45 milessoutheast of Seattle, the views are epic, but cell reception is spotty.
Susan Reiter has had a landline at her home in Enumclaw, Washington, since 1978. The power goes out several times a year, Reiter said, usually caused by high winds and other weather conditions. But the landline always works, she says, making it her best option if there's an emergency and she needs to call 911.
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