Ooma Home Phone Blog
Important phone calls that changed the course of history
May 14, 2025
Since its invention over 150 years ago, the telephone has been used for everyday conversations as well as momentous calls that have made a direct impact on the course of history. From the call between the Oval Office and astronauts on the moon to the conversation that saved Apple from financial trouble, the telephone has been a conduit for significant events.
 | by Jim Gustke |
Five ways to connect with Mom on Mother’s Day
May 2, 2025
It’s nearly Mother’s Day and nine out of ten mothers surveyed said that a call is a great way of acknowledging this special day. Celebrate mom and wish her a “Happy Mother’s Day” with a phone call this year.
 | by Diane Balogh |
The home phone still rings and benefits all living in multi-generational homes
April 28, 2025
This post explores why families are choosing multi-generational living and the creative ways they are making it work. A family phone is a great tool for making communications easier and to ensure access to emergency services for anyone living in the home.
 | by Alicia Kalnawat |
Celebrating National Telephone Day: from string phones to cell phones and beyond
April 21, 2025
April 25th is National Telephone Day! Because of this, now is a great time to think about the telephone, a truly amazing technology that has shaped civilization through its fascinating evolution.
| | by Jim Gustke |
The Ultimate Cell Phone Cost Comparison Timeline
March 27, 2025
The cell phone has dramatically changed how we communicate, and it’s connected us more than ever before. While cell phones are now must-have devices, they weren’t always as accessible. When early models were released, their high cost made them more of a status
 | by Husain Sumra |
How can foster parents keep communication lines open?
March 24, 2025
It takes special people with big hearts to create a foster home and become foster parents. One way to provide foster children with support and a feeling of security is to offer a VoIP family phone at home to enable contact with birth families and agency caregivers.
 | by Onita Mihaly |