Ooma Home Phone Blog

What VoIP devices do you need for VoIP phone service? - blog post image

What VoIP devices do you need for VoIP phone service?

October 4, 2023

VoIP, or Voice over Internet Protocol, allows you to make phone calls using your internet connection instead of relying on traditional phone lines. With benefits like lower costs, advanced features and enhanced flexibility, VoIP has become a popular choice for anyone looking to modernize their phone systems.
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9 reasons people keep their landline

September 29, 2023

Advocates of Ooma home phone service can be pretty passionate about keeping a home phone. Nine Ooma Nation members explain why they’re hanging on to their landline phones.
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Vintage cheeseburger phones make a comeback every decade or so

September 11, 2023

There’s something about the allure of the 1970s cheeseburger phone that’s hard to explain. Perhaps it’s nostalgia for the days when we could feast on burgers, fries and malts and never gain an ounce. Or it reminds us of that friend who had every novelty gadget long before anyone else.
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When did area codes become a thing?

August 4, 2023

We use phone numbers every day, and we’re well accustomed to dialing area codes. In fact, we’re so used to them that area codes have become part of our identity, and you may even be able to recognize where someone hails from based on their area code alone.
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6 tips on how to lower your home phone bill

July 17, 2023

Empower yourself with six tips on how to lower your home phone bill. We saved the best for last—switch to Voice over internet Protocol (VoIP) phone service.
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How do scammers get my phone number?

July 11, 2023

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.