Ooma Blog
Pick up on some of the scariest phone calls in movies
October 22, 2026
The spooky season is here! So in honor of Halloween, let’s take a look at some of the best scary movie phone calls to hit the big screen. Pro tip? You might want to turn on Do Not Disturb as you read this.
 | by Husain Sumra |
From phone call to action: 8 workflows worth connecting
October 12, 2026
Connect your business phone system to the apps you already use every day and cut down on after-call work.
 | by Mark Vogel |
How to help your shy child find their voice without changing who they are
October 12, 2026
Simple ways to help your shy child speak up with scripts, role-play and low-pressure phone practice.
 | by Megan Green |
AT&T’s copper line shutdown has begun
October 6, 2026
AT&T has started phasing out copper POTS lines, with no new installs or changes in nearly 20 states beginning October 15, 2025—and most copper services slated to retire by 2029. That puts fire alarms, elevator phones, safety call boxes and other POTS-dependent devices at risk. Learn the timeline, the operational and compliance impacts, and how modern POTS replacement solutions like AirDial keep critical systems online.
 | by Tonya Hottmann |
Stories from living off the grid: Staying connected while overlanding
October 1, 2026
Going off grid doesn’t have to mean going without a connection. Overlanding creator Kevin Gomez shares how Starlink helps him handle “oh crap” moments, stay in touch with family and stay safe in remote areas.
| | by Husain Sumra |
What happens after Hello: 8 ways AI is changing how businesses answer the phone
October 1, 2026
Endless phone menus, hold times and voicemail leave callers frustrated. Here are eight ways AI is changing how businesses answer the phone, and how to balance automation with a human touch.
| | by Mark Vogel |