Your local municipal government, real estate agent, or landlord may be able to tell you which companies provide local phone service in your area. You could also ask your neighbors who provides their phone service.
Cheapest local phone service providers
To find a company that provides phone service I would start by looking in the local phone book yellow pages. I would also do a search on the internet and check reviews on Angie's list. If I still did not have the answer I need I would look on Craigs list on the internet.
Vonage provides discounted landline phone service all over the United States!
The cheapest local phone service in NY is Verizon at $39.99 a month
Local phone service can be obtained for free by using Ooma or Magic Jack.
No local phone service comes by phone. You could use something like skype.
Local phone service can cost between $10-$35 in Florida.
A wireless service provider for the most part provides phone services as well as text messaging services. There are a few that also provide roadside assistance if your car breaks down as well as a GPS service.
I am in Rockville, md
Internet phone service is very reliable. The leading provider of internet phone service in America is AT&T. It is not expensive and has very good connection.
Check the local phone book. If you do not have one, go to the library. You can always check online with one of the many search engines. Search line should read "Local phone service provider for (your city or county). There are several phone companie in every city. A phonebook or the internet can be a good place to find a local phone service provider.