Ooma Home Phone Blog

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Phone scams can seem like a game of whack-a-mole. You report one number, block another, yet more scammers call you. But how do scammers even get your phone number? Well, it turns out there are two primary ways.

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As Mark Twain, Stephen King and songwriter Peter Allen remind us, “Everything old is new again.” Do you still have a home phone? If not, here are 12 reasons to plug one in and go back to curling that cord around your finger.

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Setting up a VoIP phone system also opens the door to new phone features. For example, both of Ooma’s service plans come with the Ooma Home Phone app. This allows you to make and receive your home phone calls from anywhere in the world on your smartphone. Home really is where the heart is—or, well, your smartphone.

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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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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.

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Our 2022 Black Friday sales event includes amazing deals on Ooma products. Whether you’re shopping for yourself or buying gifts, you can save hundreds of dollars all weekend long.Kicking off the holiday shopping season, discounted prices go live.