Cell Alternative is a term used to describe communication methods that are alternatives to cell phones. The three most common alternatives are payphone (8 letters), landline (8 letters) and PAGER (5 letters). Payphones are public telephones that are typically found in public places such as airports, train stations, and shopping malls. Landlines are traditional telephone services that are connected to a physical line and are usually found in homes and businesses. Pagers are devices that allow users to receive messages without having to make or receive calls.