Ooma Home Phone Blog

The 411 on 911: Separate the truth from the myths

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.

Why your landline home phone is getting more expensive and less reliable

Landline phone service over copper wires is going the way of the horse and buggy. Find out how to keep your landline, switch to a 21st century service and save money!

How to add home phone service to Starlink satellite internet.

Ooma customers who turn their eyes to the sky and sign up for the new Starlink satellite internet service, an offering from Elon Musk’s SpaceX rocket venture, can rest assured that Ooma Telo home phone service is Starlink compatible.

8 reasons to pick up calls from unknown numbers

We all have our reasons why we don’t always pick up. I’m tired of the calls from survey companies and telemarketers. My mother-in-law fears fraudsters after getting a call for bail; thankfully she smelled a rat because nobody calls her “Grandma.” Others ignore calls they suspect are work related if they come in after working hours. And some take the FCC’s consumer advice to combat robocalls and spoofing by letting calls from unknown numbers go to voicemail.

Smartphone addiction and your health: what the science says

Mobile phones are everywhere in our society. Ninety-six percent of Americans have a cell phone, according to the Pew Research Center. Researchers have found that Americans over the age of 18 spent more than three hours per day…