Brendan Carr, the F.C.C. chairman, cited security concerns in rolling back most of the lower costs he voted for last year.

With iPadOS 26, Apple added a dedicated Phone app to the iPad for the first time. It doesn't turn the tablet into a standalone phone, but it gives you access to your iPhone's line through Continuity.

You can easily make international calls with Google Voice from your Android or Apple device, or your computer.