Ooma Blog
The 411 on 911: Separate the truth from the myths
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.
 | by Jim Gustke |
When seconds matter: How 911 and Ooma help you act quickly
January 23, 2023
A health or safety emergency must be met with swiftly to protect the people and places you care about. Find out how 911 and Ooma help you act quickly.Seconds can mean the difference between life and death.
 | by Thad White |
Spot the scam: How to protect yourself from phone scammers
January 20, 2023
You get a phone call from the IRS. A stern voice on the other side coldly says you owe a large amount of back taxes and that if you don’t go to the bank right now and transfer it over, the authorities will arrest you for tax fraud.
| | by Thad White |
How to speak telecom jargon like a pro
January 17, 2023
This brief telecommunications glossary will demystify some common telecom terms you may encounter when researching phone services and products. At the very least, it will help impress your Bellhead (old school phone employee) and techie friends.
 | by Mike Butts |
Two big ways phone calls can boost your productivity and save you time
January 9, 2023
Text-based communication like messaging and email can be a great way to quickly send off information and get back to work. It helps you cut down on distractions and takes seconds to minutes. Better yet, you don’t have to deal with someone else. Initially, it’s one sided.
 | by Nandhini Raghunathan |
Why is cloud telephony important?
December 16, 2022
Cloud telephony is an advanced form of telephone service that runs on a cloud computing model and uses Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) technology. It is also referred to as a hosted phone system, hosted PBX system or hosted VoIP system.
 | by Husain Sumra |