The forecast for the total number of telephone lines in the US indicates a declining trend from 2024 to 2028, decreasing from 104.23 million to 94.397 million. Compared to 2023, this underscores a consistent year-on-year reduction. From 2024 to 2025, the figures drop by approximately 2.43%, followed by a 2.44% decrease in 2026, 2.45% in 2027, and 2.47% in 2028. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over this five-year period is negative.

Future trends to watch for include:

The impact of digital transition on traditional telephone services.
Potential resurgence in demand for specific sectors like business or telecommunication services.
The influence of emerging technologies like 5G replacing conventional telephone lines.