Ooma
VoIP Phone with 911 Service
The traditional landline telephone, once a staple in every home, is quickly becoming obsolete. When the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) ruled last Fall that telecommunications companies are no longer required to provide landline services, these companies were more than happy to discontinue their support of POTS (plain old telephone service) which is expensive to maintain. While younger generations may have abandoned POTS years ago, with over half of all seniors aged 65+ still owning and regularly using a landline telephone, this issue is problematic.
An alternative to complicated cell phones or spotty cellular service, VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) is a technology that allows users to make and receive calls over an internet connection. As a solution, VoIP is also significantly less expensive to use than a cell phone, however, its major drawback for older adults is that VoIP phones aren’t able to pinpoint the caller's location (unlike POTS) and can challenge first responders to locate someone during an emergency or health crisis.
Although all VoIP phone systems are challenged by location pinpointing, Ooma, a leading provider of VoIP home services, understands the significance of when a 911 call is made and is committed to ensuring your location is accurately transmitted to emergency services during critical moments. While their emphasis campaign (requiring a valid address during registration) may seem insignificant, it’s proven effective enough for them to claim that 911 calls are a key feature of their service (unlike many of their competitors).
Ooma’s VoIP calls are crystal clear, they allow the use of existing landline phones, and best of all, calls made to any US location are free (users still pay taxes and applicable fees - International calls are also significantly discounted). With POTS services likely to sunset in 2026 (when copper lines and analog phone services are discontinued), Ooma offers a modern, user-friendly alternative to traditional phone services while also prioritizing 911 safety assurances.
https://www.ooma.com/home-phone-service/
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