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LOA Meaning: Letter of Authorization Defined

March 27, 2023

A Letter of Authorization (LOA) is a legal document that lets a phone or cloud communications provider act on your behalf, usually to transfer (port) your existing numbers from another carrier. It confirms you’ve given permission for your new provider, such as Ooma, to request the release and transfer of your phone numbers and access the account details needed to complete the move.
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Ooma joins telecom industry fight against SMS text messaging spam

March 20, 2023

As if robocalls bothering us at all hours aren’t bad enough, scam artists are now attempting to abuse the SMS system with huge blasts of unwelcome and often illegal text messages.
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VoIP: Best landline alternative for home phones

March 7, 2023

Landline phone service has come a long way since it was invented nearly 150 years ago. Up until the early 1980s, landline customers were required to rent their phones each month. Traditional home phone service still has significant limitations, and many people are looking for other options.
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What is a contact center vs. a call center?

March 1, 2023

It’s easy to confuse call centers with contact centers. Both play an important role in getting current and potential customers the help they need. This comparison explains the differences, points out their challenges, and helps you figure out the best option for your business.
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How Ooma AirDial’s Remote Device Management puts you in the driver’s seat

February 23, 2023

IT managers like you are very busy people and don’t want to leave their desks without good reason. In other words, you want to be in the driver’s seat without actually having to drive anywhere. That’s the beauty of Remote Device Management (RDM) for the Ooma AirDial POTS replacement solution.
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10 real-life romantic phone calls to light up your Valentine’s Day

February 10, 2023

Roses are red, violets are blue, there’s nothing better than someone ringing to say, “I love you.” It’s nearly Valentine’s Day, and that means that romance is in the air, heart-shaped candies are in stores and sweet nothings are only a phone call away.