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It’s time to break up with your legacy home phone service provider - blog post image

It’s time to break up with your legacy home phone service provider

July 6, 2022

After more years than I care to count, I’m leaving you. It’s become crystal clear that you no longer have my best interests at heart. We’ll always share some fond memories, but I’m writing to let you know that you’ll no longer be my home phone service provider.
Copper sunset isn’t stopping POTS rates from going sky-high - blog post image

Copper sunset isn’t stopping POTS rates from going sky-high

June 27, 2022

Telecommunications carriers are pushing through unprecedented price increases for POTS lines as they prepare for the final act in a long, slow technology shift toward obsolescence for traditional twisted-pair copper-wire phone lines.
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The good, the bad and the future of business videoconferencing

June 23, 2022

Since the pandemic, videoconferencing has become essential. From telling people they’re on mute to juggling between platforms, we’ve all racked up plenty of experience. That’s why it’s an opportune time to look at the benefits, pitfalls and the future of videoconferencing.
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Why VoIP is better for your business

June 17, 2022

VoIP phone systems are a major upgrade on traditional business phone systems. It’s like comparing color TV to black and white. By making the switch, your business will instantly unlock the ability to communicate more fluidly. That’s true for both internal and external communications.
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How to tell if a phone number is a VoIP number

June 17, 2022

The technology that powers phone calls has evolved a lot in recent years. These days, fewer and fewer people are relying on traditional copper-wire landline phone systems, instead using cell phones or VoIP phone systems.
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What is VoIP caller ID and do you need it?

June 15, 2022

If you’re considering making the switch to a VoIP-based phone system, it’s natural to have some questions about how things work. For many businesses, one area of concern is caller ID.