diff --git a/man5/locale.5 b/man5/locale.5
index 0a26f91ea..ef97f00d1 100644
--- a/man5/locale.5
+++ b/man5/locale.5
@@ -572,10 +572,14 @@ organization that maintains this document.
 .I tel
 followed by the telephone number (in international format)
 of the organization that maintains this document.
+As of glibc 2.24, this keyword is deprecated in favor of
+other contact methods.
 .TP
 .I fax
 followed by the fax number (in international format)
 of the organization that maintains this document.
+As of glibc 2.24, this keyword is deprecated in favor of
+other contact methods.
 .TP
 .I language
 followed by the name of the language to which this document applies.