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Your past is calling: Why 'retro' landline phones are trending with adults and kids alike

It's trending with Gen Alpha as parents seek out an antidote to screen time, but the Tin Can is also just one of several landline brands surging in popularity as a growing number of consumers try to reduce their reliance on smartphones.

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Your past is calling: Why 'retro' landline phones are trending with adults and kids alikeIt's trending with Gen Alpha as parents seek out an antidote to screen time, but the Tin Can is also just one of several landline brands surging in popularity as a growing number of consumers try to reduce their reliance on smartphones.
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