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Coiled wires on landline phones prevented tangles and tripping hazards

ARY News · May 10, 2026, 8:41 AM

Key takeaways

  • Add ARY News on Google AAResize For those who might not remember, the idea of a corded phone probably seems pretty strange nowadays.
  • There was a time when every landline phone was connected with a wire, often a coiled one.
  • Nowadays, even landline phones skip the coiled wires, and with cordless phones, you’re free to walk around as much as you like, with no need to be tied to a phone jack.

Why this matters: local context for readers following news across Pakistan and the region.

Add ARY News on Google AAResize For those who might not remember, the idea of a corded phone probably seems pretty strange nowadays. After all, most of us are used to smartphones, and even landline phones mostly feature cordless handsets, especially for those who still keep them around.

There was a time when every landline phone was connected with a wire, often a coiled one. These coils didn’t just give phones a nostalgic look; they also made it easier to carry the handset around, stretching and contracting without tangling.

Nowadays, even landline phones skip the coiled wires, and with cordless phones, you’re free to walk around as much as you like, with no need to be tied to a phone jack.

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