Latest posts by Diane Balogh

Communications history: homing pigeons
  • October 16, 2024
For centuries, humans have looked to animals to assist with tasks, and the homing pigeon is perhaps one of the most remarkable examples. Homing pigeons, also known as carrier pigeons or messenger pigeons, can find their way home over long distances. This unique trait has made them useful for communication throughout history. These birds have […] [Read More]
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Small business glossary: a phone book of business terms to know
  • October 14, 2024
Acquisition An acquisition is a situation in which one company purchases a majority of another company’s stock to gain control over that company. Affiliates Affiliates are companies that are related to one another through ownership, typically involving one company holding a minority stake, less than 50 percent, in another. This relationship can take various forms, […] [Read More]
Posted in Business Blog
How the number of homes in America with landlines has changed since 1960
  • October 9, 2024
In the United States, landline phones were the iconic staple of long-distance communication for many years. Landline usage in earlier decades, like the 1990s and 2000s, starkly contrasts with current times, with most adults now living in households without a landline. Despite the decline, millions of households still depend on a landline for communication. [Read More]
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How to secure your business communication: best practices for phone and internet security
  • September 30, 2024
Ooma shares security best practices that businesses can use to protect sensitive information that is transmitted via phone and the internet. [Read More]
Posted in Business Blog
Internet safety and security tips
  • September 30, 2024
In this interconnected world, it's necessary to learn how to protect yourself online and avoid the pitfalls that can ruin your online experience or even your real life. This post shares tips for keeping your information safe while using the internet. [Read More]
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Which U.S. cities report the most spam calls per capita?
  • September 5, 2024
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) reports that U.S. consumers get over 4 billion robocalls every month. Ooma explores whether certain cities in the U.S. report more spam calls than others in this post and helpful infographic. [Read More]
Posted in Home Phone Blog
Grandparents Day: Give them a gift they won’t want to return
  • September 3, 2024
Bring the couple who held your hand when you were a tot a gift that will help keep them safe. The Ooma Senior Phone Bundle can keep the lines of communication open. But be prepared–you may need to do the hand-holding this time to convince them this is one gift they won’t want to return. [Read More]
Posted in Home Phone Blog
The ultimate timeline of communication technology
  • August 22, 2024
From smoke clouds to cloud storage, the evolution of communication technology has been beyond the wildest imaginations of our ancestors. The team at Ooma is proud to present this ultimate timeline of communication technology, tracing back all the way to the origin of speech. [Read More]
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The most (and least) connected cities in the United States
  • August 2, 2024
Ooma analyzed data from the American Community Survey to determine the U.S. cities with the highest rate of households connected to the internet through broadband of any kind. Check out the post and helpful infographic for more information. [Read More]
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Meet Ooma’s Wendy Giblin—an attorney equally adept at sparring in courts and boxing rings
  • July 24, 2024
Meet Wendy Giblin, Corporate Counsel for Ooma, and read about how being a title-holding boxer and an attorney have more similarities than you might think. In Giblin's words, “A lot of boxing is just being disciplined and focusing on the right things. I try to do that with everything I do at Ooma, too.” [Read More]
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How to design your home office for comfort and productivity
  • July 22, 2024
There is a way to design your home office for comfort and productivity without breaking the bank. Use these tips to make the most of your home office space. If you live with other people, such as family members or roommates, discuss any changes to common areas before making them to avoid conflict. After all, a family member might need their own home office space as well. [Read More]
Posted in Business Blog
Alfa, Bravo, Charlie: using the phonetic alphabet on phone calls
  • May 31, 2024
Phonetic alphabets are code words that replace letters and come in a variety of forms, including military alphabets and a police alphabet. Check out ways you can use the phonetic alphabet in your conversations with customers. [Read More]
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Four ways to connect with Mom on Mother’s Day 2024
  • May 8, 2024
It’s nearly Mother’s Day. A 2020 survey found that 75% of Americans plan to send a gift for Mother’s Day. Beyond sending a gift, staying in touch by phone regularly is a popular choice. [Read More]
Posted in Home Phone Blog
What are the key protocols of Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP)?
  • April 5, 2024
Explore the six essential VoIP protocols enabling reliable and affordable phone service for anyone with access to high-speed internet. [Read More]
Posted in Business Blog
Why does your UCaaS provider want you to disable SIP in your Session Border Controller firewall?
  • April 5, 2024
Have you ever wondered why your unified communications as a service (UCaaS) provider is asking you to disable SIP in your session border controller (SBC) firewall? After all, SBCs are designed to protect and regulate the flow of internet protocol (IP) communication, ensuring smooth voice and multimedia sessions between different networks or endpoints. To better understand this, let's delve into some times when disabling SIP is actually a good thing. [Read More]
Posted in Business Blog
An entrepreneur’s guide to starting a small business
  • January 23, 2024
A business plan is a critical and comprehensive planning document that outlines the goals, strategies and operational aspects of a business. It is a blueprint that guides business owners through different aspects of establishing and growing a successful business and includes detailed sections on the business model, market analysis, products and services, marketing and sales […] [Read More]
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Minority- and women-owned business resource guide
  • January 15, 2024
Women- and minority-owned businesses play a crucial role in the U.S. economy. They create jobs, stimulate economic growth, foster innovation, contribute to social change, increase economic equality, and promote inclusion within our local, national and global economies. Despite their importance and valuable contributions, minority- and women-owned businesses often face unique challenges that other business owners […] [Read More]
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Guide to multi-line phone systems for small business
  • December 7, 2023
Whether you’re setting up a new business or preparing to take your existing small business to the next level, you need to get a business phone number. Provided you know what to look for, getting a business phone number should be a smooth process you can complete in no time at all. In this guide, we’ll cover everything you need to know to choose the best business phone solution. [Read More]
Posted in Business Blog
Child safety tips and tools for the home and beyond
  • November 6, 2023
Teaching our kids about safety is so important for their wellbeing at any age. Touching on concepts of bodily safety in different settings, safety best practices for special settings, and personal safety when using the internet can give you a solid foundation to build on as they grow. Know your family, who you are, and […] [Read More]
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A history of entrepreneurship and small business in America
  • October 16, 2023
A small business, as defined by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), refers to a privately owned business that may take the form of a corporation, a partnership or a sole proprietorship. The threshold for what could be considered a small business varies by industry, but generally, it is a business with fewer than 500 […] [Read More]
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