Ooma Home Phone Blog

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Suicide awareness two years after the 988 Lifeline rollout

September 4, 2024

The second anniversary of the launch of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline offers the opportunity to clarify what it is and reflect on its impact as a crucial resource for individuals seeking support during their most vulnerable moments.
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Grandparents Day: Give them a gift they won’t want to return

September 3, 2024

Bring the couple who held your hand when you were a tot a gift that will help keep them safe. The Ooma Senior Phone Bundle can keep the lines of communication open. But be prepared–you may need to do the hand-holding this time to convince them this is one gift they won’t want to return.
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Observe National Emma M. Nutt Day: an important day in communication history

August 23, 2024

Did you know that September 1 is Emma M. Nutt Day? Emma M. Nutt Day celebrates the fact that Nutt was the first female telephone operator. Emma Nutt’s contribution to the telephone industry has been recognized by the National Museum of American History, which organized a one-day special event honoring her in 1984. It was called “All Alone by the Telephone.
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I imagined a telephone call: celebrating Bob Newhart and his hilarious phone call bits

July 25, 2024

Ooma celebrates the life of legendary comedian Bob Newhart who recently passed away on July 18th, 2024. His much-loved TV skits featuring hilarious one-sided telephone call brought laughter into the homes of many. Check out some of our favorites. Thanks for the laughs, Bob!
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Which U.S. cities report the most spam calls per capita?

July 24, 2024

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) reports that U.S. consumers get over 4 billion robocalls every month. Ooma explores whether certain cities in the U.S. report more spam calls than others in this post and helpful infographic.
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What to do when you only have a small space for your home office

July 19, 2024

Whether you are fortunate enough to have an entire room to use as a dedicated home office or are trying to make the most of a small space within a larger room that serves other purposes, this post offers small office ideas to boost your organization and productivity while working at home.