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Husain Sumra

@hsumra

Joined October 2019
Job Title: Content Writer
Company: Ooma Inc.
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Husain Sumra is a former journalist who reported on the biggest companies in tech, from Apple to Amazon, covering cloud services, consumer technology and communication solutions. His journalism background has helped him bring a customer-first approach to content marketing, creating pieces of content aimed at helping people.

Latest posts by Husain Sumra

Internet and phone safety for kids
  • April 11, 2025
The internet and smart mobile devices, including phones and tablets, provide endless opportunities for learning, entertainment and social connection. They also come with risks, including exacerbating youth mental health issues, exposure to inappropriate content, cyberbullying and online predators. To keep kids safe in the digital world, parents, caregivers and educators should take proactive steps to educate, guide and establish rules and parameters for appropriate use. There are several essential strategies that can help to ensure children's safety online and on their mobile devices. [Read More]
Posted in Blog
The Ultimate Cell Phone Cost Comparison Timeline
  • March 27, 2025
The cell phone has dramatically changed how we communicate, and it’s connected us more than ever before. While cell phones are now must-have devices, they weren’t always as accessible. When early models were released, their high cost made them more of a status [Read More]
Posted in Home Phone Blog
Billionaires who started as small business owners and how long it took to get there
  • March 24, 2025
Check out this article and infographic around billionaires who started as small business owners and the time it took to reach billionaire status. [Read More]
Posted in Blog
Best practices for video meetings: Troubleshoot and participate like a pro
  • February 3, 2025
Following video meeting best practices is vital to remaining productive in a remote working world. When you are working from home, video calls can become a vital link to colleagues and customers. Unfortunately, some people have struggled with video conferencing tools. In some cases, individuals have lost their jobs as a result of how they acted on video calls. [Read More]
Posted in Business Blog
Which industries have the highest percentage of small businesses?
  • January 16, 2025
Countries around the world ranked by average screen time. [Read More]
Posted in Blog
Countries around the world ranked by average screen time
  • January 15, 2025
Countries around the world ranked by average screen time. [Read More]
Posted in Blog
What if Santa went virtual?
  • December 19, 2024
Santa Claus has been around as long as anyone can remember, and yet his magical annual toy delivery hasn't yet been modernized. Here is what we think it would look like if Santa applied modern business practices and added updated technology to his holiday operations? [Read More]
Posted in Blog
Best dramatic phone booth scenes in movies
  • December 6, 2024
So much drama in such small spaces! Ooma explores some of the most dramatic movie scenes that take place in and around phone booths. [Read More]
Posted in Blog
8 benefits of a virtual phone service for small businesses
  • November 21, 2024
Virtual systems are simple to install and come with a suite of robust features that can be managed from an intuitive, easy-to-use dashboard. These solutions deliver a host of benefits, including enabling you to provide a better customer service experience and increasing your team’s productivity. [Read More]
Posted in Business Blog
The evolution of small business and office technology
  • October 25, 2024
The way people work has changed significantly over time, shifting from traditional office setups with desks to open plans, collaborative spaces and standing desks. Technology has enabled new working arrangements, like remote work and shared workspaces, and it’s also made workers more productive, as new inventions have made tasks like creating documents, adding up the […] [Read More]
Posted in Blog
Pick up on some of the scariest phone calls in movies
  • October 14, 2024
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. [Read More]
Posted in Blog
How Ooma’s Rakhee Mohanty uses tattling to improve products
  • September 25, 2024
Meet Rakhee Mohanty, manager of software quality assurance at Ooma, and read about her creative problem-solving approach to ensuring a great end user experience for the Ooma mobile apps. [Read More]
Posted in Blog
Caring for elderly parents just got easier with the Ooma Senior Phone Bundle
  • September 12, 2024
Taking care of elderly or aging parents and family members is a labor of love. The Ooma senior phone bundle was designed to make aging parent care a little easier for all involved, with great safety and accessibility features. [Read More]
Posted in Home Phone Blog
Observe National Emma M. Nutt Day: an important day in communication history
  • August 23, 2024
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. [Read More]
Posted in Home Phone Blog
Inquiring travelers want to know: What are the fastest internet speeds by country?
  • August 15, 2024
The Internet hasn't spread around the globe equally. [Read More]
Posted in Blog
Should you buy business softphones, desk phones or go hybrid?
  • August 12, 2024
If you’re looking to upgrade your existing phones with an internet-based system, do you make a complete switch to business softphones, buy new desk phones, or do both? To help with your business phone buying decision, let’s look at what the phone types offer and which configuration might fit your business. [Read More]
Posted in Business Blog
45 Famous Phones from Pop Culture
  • August 9, 2024
Check out this fun and fascinating exploration and visual timeline of the history of phones - both real and fictional - in popular movies and television. [Read More]
Posted in Blog
The best U.S. states to work from home
  • August 1, 2024
Which state is the best for the “working from home” demographic in terms of taxes, salaries, rent and expenses? Ooma explores the data with a helpful infographic. [Read More]
Posted in Blog
I imagined a telephone call: celebrating Bob Newhart and his hilarious phone call bits
  • July 25, 2024
Ooma celebrates the life of legendary comedian Bob Newhart who recently passed away on July 18th, 2024. His much-loved TV skits featuring hilarious one-sided telephone call brought laughter into the homes of many. Check out some of our favorites. Thanks for the laughs, Bob! [Read More]
Posted in Blog
Useful AI tips and tools for small businesses
  • July 2, 2024
In today’s digital economy, small businesses are presented with many opportunities to leverage advanced technologies to better streamline their operations, enhance productivity and gain a competitive edge in the market. Among these technologies, artificial intelligence (AI) stands out as a powerful tool that can revolutionize how small businesses scale and market themselves to their customer […] [Read More]
Posted in Blog
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