Death of the Dial Tone: Nebraska’s dwindling pay phones draw lots of curiosity, few calls

81 pay phones are still operating in the state, according to the Nebraska Public Service Commission.

October 3, 2025Updated: October 3, 2025

By News Channel Nebraska

Death of the Dial Tone: Nebraska’s dwindling pay phones draw lots of curiosity, few calls

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