Ooma Business Blog
AT&T’s copper line shutdown has begun
July 10, 2026
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.
 | by Tonya Hottmann |
The human handoff problem: When AI automation goes too far
July 9, 2026
AI saves time, but knowing when to hand customers over to a real person is the key to better service, trust, and long-term success.
 | by Mark Vogel |
Life safety in the digital hospital: How POTS replacement reduces risk and complexity
July 2, 2026
See how hospitals reduce risk, improve visibility and lower costs by replacing aging POTS lines with modern communications.
| | by Tonya Hottmann |
Cybersecurity for small business: what you actually need (and what you don’t)
June 30, 2026
Small business cybersecurity does not have to be overwhelming. Start with the basics, skip the extras and scale when needed.
 | by Husain Sumra |
Business resilience: How to transform the future of your business
June 30, 2026
Learn how resilient businesses prepare for disruption with adaptable teams, modern technology and cloud communications.
| | by Mark Vogel |
Conversational AI vs. chatbots: Which one does your business need?
June 19, 2026
Chatbots and conversational AI both support customer communication, but they solve different problems. Here’s how to decide which one your business needs.
| | by Husain Sumra |