wireline
adj.— «Although Pacific Telesis Group operates wireline telephone services in the region, U S West has held a cellular franchise in San Diego since 1986.» —“TW lays plans for fiber optic net in San Diego” Variety June 24, 1993. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
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