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VoIP: Best landline alternative for home phones

By Diane Balogh|March 7, 2023
Landline phone service has come a long way since it was invented nearly 150 years ago. Up until the early 1980s, landline customers were required to rent their phones each month. Traditional home phone service still has significant limitations, and many people are looking for other options.

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How to add home phone service to Starlink satellite internet

By Dennis Peng|February 14, 2023
Ooma customers who turn their eyes to the sky and sign up for the new Starlink satellite internet service, an offering from Elon Musk’s SpaceX rocket venture, can rest assured that Ooma Telo home phone service is Starlink compatible.

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The 411 on 911: Separate the truth from the myths

By Jim Gustke|January 23, 2023
How exactly does the 911 emergency system work? There is a complex set of procedures and infrastructure behind the scenes that makes sure you get the help you need. Take a few minutes to find out how 911 works and make sure you are fully protected.

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Grandparents Day 2022: Give them a gift they won’t want to return

By Diane Balogh|September 7, 2022
Bring the couple who held your hand when you were a tot a gift that will help keep them safe. The Ooma Telo LTE safety phone can keep the lines of communication open, even if their electricity or internet goes out. 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.

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National Emma M. Nutt Day: an important day in communication history

By Husain Sumra|August 31, 2022
Did you know that September 1 is Emma M. Nutt Day? Emma M. Nutt Day celebrates the fact that Nutt was the first female telephone operator. Emma Nutt’s contribution to the telephone industry has been recognized by the National Museum of American History, which organized a one-day special event honoring her in 1984. It was called “All Alone by the Telephone.

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