Here's another fine mess, Stanley. Michigan lawmakers may cut landline phone service in Michigan within the next three years. AT&T says with cellphone increased usage, landlines aren't cost effective. Thank you, &patticake for first reporting this. Ending landline service is foolish for many reasons.Many seniors don't or can't use cellphones. They rely on landline service for emergencies, home security, medical monitoring equipment: pacemakers, implantable cardiac defibrillators and other lifesaving devices (says AARP). Tell Congress We Need Landline Phones in Michigan