telephone service

Example Sentences

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In April 2025, a massive power outage in Spain deprived part of Greenland of telephone service, as it depends on Spanish satellites.

From Barron's • Mar. 3, 2026

The internet has been largely shut after the authorities blocked access Thursday, and regular telephone service has been disrupted as well, with messaging apps and even landlines not connecting calls.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 10, 2026

The IRS estimated it would need to hire 3,500 new employees to maintain last year’s level of telephone service in the upcoming year.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 8, 2026

The Israeli military said it had cut off electricity and telephone service to the refugee camp, making communication and news reporting difficult.

From Salon • Jul. 3, 2023

They’re still struggling to get decent telephone service.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver