Ooma Blog

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Working from home doesn’t have to mean taking security risks. Learn simple, effective ways to protect your home network — from using WPA3 encryption and strong passwords to safely managing remote access and keeping your devices secure.

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Protect your accounts with practical, modern defenses—spot phishing, use long unique passwords, turn on multifactor authentication, and switch to passkeys for simpler, phishing-resistant sign-ins. Learn how to monitor activity and exactly what to do if identity theft happens.

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Before cell phones became pocket-sized essentials, payphones were the go-to way to stay connected on the go. From airports to street corners, these booths powered everyday communication for over a century. This article explores how payphones actually worked—from coins and dial tones to connections through the public switched telephone network (PSTN)—and traces their journey from lifelines to nostalgic icons.

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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.

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A wedding phone turns the traditional guest book into an experience. Instead of quick notes on paper, guests can share laughter, stories, songs, and heartfelt wishes that you’ll be able to listen to for years to come. It’s a fun, memorable way to capture the true personality and emotions of your special day.

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Discover how to use a rotary phone—plus a quick timeline from Bell to dial phones—and follow the simple steps for making calls the classic way.