Why More Companies Are Hanging Up on Landline Phones

staple: 주된, 주요한
Love them or hate them landlines have been a household and pop culture staple for generations.

fixture: 고정
A fixture in nearly every American home for decades.

fiber-optic networks: 광 네트워크
As it upgrades its system to newer, less expensive options including fiber-optic networks.

ditch (something): 버리다
But not everyone’s ready to ditch land lines just yet.

loyalist: 현 체제 지지자
Many loyalists say it’s a comfort if there’s an emergency.

embrace (something): 받아들이다
retro: 복고풍의
And there are some younger users, too, with some kids embracing the retro technology as more parents want to dial back their kids’ dependence on smart phones.