Plain old telephone service

Granite Telecommunications Boosts EPIK Solution with Strategic Rapid Response Monitoring Alliance

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Communication, POTS, Plain old telephone service, Box, Partnership, Telecommunications, City, Central office, Granite, Safety, EPIK, AHJ, Fire department, NFPA, NFPA 72

QUINCY, Mass., April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Granite Telecommunications, a leading $1.85 billion provider of communications and technology solutions to businesses and government entities, proudly announces a strategic partnership with Rapid Response Monitoring. This collaboration is set to offer top-tier professional monitoring services for customers utilizing Granite's patented EPIK solution for alarm signaling.

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  • QUINCY, Mass., April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Granite Telecommunications , a leading $1.85 billion provider of communications and technology solutions to businesses and government entities, proudly announces a strategic partnership with Rapid Response Monitoring .
  • This collaboration is set to offer top-tier professional monitoring services for customers utilizing Granite's patented EPIK solution for alarm signaling.
  • "In forging this partnership with Rapid Response Monitoring, we're not just enhancing a product; we're elevating the entire safety and security landscape for our customers.
  • "Our alliance with Granite is a testament to our shared commitment to excellence and innovation," said Jeffrey Atkins, President of Rapid Response Monitoring.

Ooma AirDial MultiPath Technology Wins 2024 TMC Internet Telephony Product of the Year Award

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
Internet, VoIP, Technology, Telecommunications, Software, Emergency, LTE, PSTN, Multimedia, POTS, Public switched telephone network, Congestion, TMC, Voice over IP, IP, Plant propagation, Plain old telephone service, Mobile phone

Ooma, Inc ., a smart communications platform for businesses and consumers, today announced that MultiPath technology for Ooma AirDial® has won the 2024 TMC Internet Telephony Product of the Year Award.

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  • Ooma, Inc ., a smart communications platform for businesses and consumers, today announced that MultiPath technology for Ooma AirDial® has won the 2024 TMC Internet Telephony Product of the Year Award.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240229566245/en/
    Ooma today announced that MultiPath technology for Ooma AirDial® has won the 2024 TMC Internet Telephony Product of the Year Award.
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    Presented by TMC and Internet Telephony magazine, the 25th annual Internet Telephony Product of the Year Award recognizes and honors companies that have developed exceptional VoIP and IP communications products and services.
  • “I am honored to recognize Ooma with a 2024 Product of the Year Award for its commitment to excellence and innovation,” said Rich Tehrani , CEO, TMC.

As AT&T Looks to End Landline Phone Service, Ooma Offers Both Consumers and Businesses An Easy and Affordable Path to POTS Replacement

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024
Networks, VoIP, Technology, Telecommunications, Software, Power supply unit (computer), E911, Multimedia, POTS, Federal Communications Commission, Parent, Public utilities commission, Safety, Plain old telephone service, Tax, CPUC, AT&T, Plant propagation

View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240213853060/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240213853060/en/
    As AT&T and other carriers look to end traditional landline phone service, consumers and businesses have options for replacing Plain Old Telephone Service, or POTS.
  • AT&T said it would guarantee to continue providing POTS service for no more than six months after the request is granted.
  • This presents a dilemma for consumers and businesses who still rely on POTS.
  • Ooma Telo ( https://www.ooma.com/home-phone-service/ ) for consumers provides free internet home phone service, with subscribers only paying applicable taxes and fees.

Ooma Adds Patented MultiPath Technology to Ooma AirDial, Allowing Uninterrupted Backup for POTS Replacement

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023
Software, Mobile, Wireless, Networks, Internet, Data Management, Apps, Applications, Technology, Security, Other Communications, Publishing, Communications, Other Technology, Federal Communications Commission, Public switched telephone network, Federal, PSTN, Congestion, Multimedia, Consultant, Emergency, Plain old telephone service, Plant propagation, POTS, LTE, Electric battery, Ooma

Ooma, Inc ., a smart communications platform for businesses and consumers, today announced that the Ooma AirDial® solution for POTS replacement now incorporates Ooma’s MultiPath technology, a unique and patented feature that allows uninterrupted backup for life-safety devices such as fire alarm panels and elevator phones.

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  • Ooma, Inc ., a smart communications platform for businesses and consumers, today announced that the Ooma AirDial® solution for POTS replacement now incorporates Ooma’s MultiPath technology, a unique and patented feature that allows uninterrupted backup for life-safety devices such as fire alarm panels and elevator phones.
  • Technically an active-active topology, MultiPath intelligently monitors the flow of data packets, constantly judging the best link.
  • “Every second counts in an emergency and that’s why we’ve added MultiPath technology to Ooma AirDial,” said Thad White, vice president of product management for Ooma.
  • “Our customers have told us they want a POTS replacement solution that is resilient, scalable and affordable.

Viking Electronics Recommends Ooma AirDial to its Customers Seeking POTS Replacement

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023
Security, Technology, VoIP, Telecommunications, Mobile, Wireless, Software, Networks, Plain old telephone service, POTS, Mobile phone, Online shopping, Ooma, Electronics

Ooma, Inc ., a smart communications platform for businesses and consumers, today announced that Viking Electronics, after extensive testing, is recommending Ooma AirDial® to its customers seeking POTS replacement solutions.

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  • Ooma, Inc ., a smart communications platform for businesses and consumers, today announced that Viking Electronics, after extensive testing, is recommending Ooma AirDial® to its customers seeking POTS replacement solutions.
  • After exploring available options, Viking selected Ooma AirDial for in-depth evaluation by its engineering team and they confirmed that AirDial is reliable and capable of successfully replicating POTS connections across the wide range of Viking products.
  • Ooma AirDial ( https://www.ooma.com/airdial ) provides turnkey replacement for POTS lines by combining the Ooma AirDial base station with virtual analog phone service and a data connection through a wireless network.
  • “We thoroughly evaluated Ooma AirDial and it passed all of our tests with flying colors,” said Greg Yocom, Senior Sales Engineer for Viking Electronics.

TouchTone Communications to Offer Ooma AirDial for POTS Replacement to Solve Unique Challenges in the Alarm Monitoring Channel

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023
Technology, Mobile, Wireless, Telecommunications, Audio, Video, Software, Networks, Internet, Data Management, VoIP, Federal Communications Commission, TouchTone, Partnership, POTS, Plain old telephone service, Federal, Marketing, Safety, Mobile phone, Ooma

Ooma, Inc. , a smart communications platform for businesses and consumers, today announced that TouchTone Communications ( www.touchtone.net ), an integrated communications service provider, will offer Ooma AirDial® for POTS replacement to TouchTone’s extensive network of communications infrastructure providers, including those who support alarm and safety monitoring companies.

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  • Ooma, Inc. , a smart communications platform for businesses and consumers, today announced that TouchTone Communications ( www.touchtone.net ), an integrated communications service provider, will offer Ooma AirDial® for POTS replacement to TouchTone’s extensive network of communications infrastructure providers, including those who support alarm and safety monitoring companies.
  • Last year, the Federal Communications Commission lifted price caps and quality of service requirements for POTS carriers.
  • Ooma AirDial ( https://www.ooma.com/airdial ) provides turnkey replacement for POTS lines by combining the Ooma AirDial base station with virtual analog phone service and a data connection through a wireless network.
  • “Ooma welcomes the opportunity to work with TouchTone to support its partners, along with the alarm companies they serve, and even the alarm companies’ end customers who need to replace POTS lines at their locations.”

Elevator World Magazine Names Ooma Best Communication System Supplier, Recognizing Ooma AirDial for POTS Replacement

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Thursday, September 21, 2023
Technology, VoIP, Telecommunications, Construction & Property, Building Systems, Hardware, National Magazine Awards, POTS, Plain old telephone service, ASME, Human, Multimedia, Marketing, Software, Cable television, Ooma

Ooma, Inc ., a smart communications platform for businesses and consumers, today announced that Elevator World magazine, the leading media voice in the vertical transportation industry, has selected Ooma for the 2023 Ellies awards in the category of Best Communication System Supplier, honoring the Ooma AirDial® solution for POTS replacement.

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  • Ooma, Inc ., a smart communications platform for businesses and consumers, today announced that Elevator World magazine, the leading media voice in the vertical transportation industry, has selected Ooma for the 2023 Ellies awards in the category of Best Communication System Supplier, honoring the Ooma AirDial® solution for POTS replacement.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230921034790/en/
    Ooma today announced that Elevator World magazine, the leading media voice in the vertical transportation industry, has selected Ooma for the 2023 Ellies awards in the category of Best Communication System Supplier, honoring the Ooma AirDial solution for POTS replacement.
  • Ooma AirDial ( https://www.ooma.com/airdial ) provides turnkey replacement for legacy copper-wire phone lines, informally known as Plain Old Telephone Service or POTS.
  • “We’re delighted to be recognized for the innovations Ooma is offering in POTS replacement,” said Jim Gustke, vice president of marketing at Ooma.

Extra Space Storage Digitizes Communications and Reduces Costs with MetTel's POTS Transformation

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Thursday, July 27, 2023
Telecommunications, Internet of things, REIT, Ageing, POTS, Plain old telephone service, Mettel Field, Extra Space Storage, Growth, Mobility, Modem, SVP, Mobile phone

As a profitable real estate investment trust (REIT) with 2,327 locations in 41 states, Extra Space Storage continually seeks opportunities for growth and innovation.

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  • As a profitable real estate investment trust (REIT) with 2,327 locations in 41 states, Extra Space Storage continually seeks opportunities for growth and innovation.
  • To address this challenge, Extra Space Storage has chosen to implement MetTel's POTS Transformation solution at its locations.
  • Max Silber, VP of Mobility & IoT at MetTel, highlighted the benefits of the POTS Transformation solution, stating, "POTS Transformation was developed to help forward-thinking companies such as Extra Space Storage avoid the cost of replacing aging infrastructure.
  • MetTel worked closely with Elite Telecom Solutions to implement the POTS Transformation project for Extra Space Storage, ensuring a seamless transition from legacy telephone lines.

Sorenson Brand Strikes Gold! Wins Top Honors in 2023 Hermes Creative Awards for Outstanding Marketing and Branding Campaigns 

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Monday, May 1, 2023
Communication, Advertising, Professional, AMCP, Marketing, Emotion, SALT, Deafness, Organization, Gold, Sorenson, Plain old telephone service, United Kingdom, Industrial design

Sorenson was honored for outstanding work while promoting the philanthropic nature of marketing and communication professionals.

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  • Sorenson was honored for outstanding work while promoting the philanthropic nature of marketing and communication professionals.
  • "It's truly rewarding to see our passion for human connection recognized in the 2023 Hermes Creative Awards," said Sorenson Chief Marketing Officer Camila Casale.
  • The Hermes Creative Awards are administered by the Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals (AMCP), which consists of several thousand marketing, communication, advertising, public relations, digital media production, and freelance professionals.
  • The AMCP mission supports creative professionals who contribute unique talents to public service and charitable organizations like Sorenson.

Ooma AirDial POTS Replacement Solution Achieves Compliance Milestones for Reliability and Safety

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Wednesday, March 29, 2023
Software, Internet, Audio, Video, Data Management, Technology, Apps, Applications, VoIP, Mobile, Wireless, AT&T, AT, PTCRB, POTS, Plain old telephone service, UL, Certification, Organization, ASME, Public switched telephone network, Engineering, U.S. Cellular, T-Mobile, NFPA, Safety, PSTN, Mobile phone, Mobile telephony, Ooma

Ooma, Inc ., a smart communications platform for businesses and consumers, today announced the company’s Ooma AirDial solution for Plain Old Telephone Service (POTS) replacement has achieved several compliance milestones that attest to its reliability and safety in providing a wireless connection for mission-critical devices such as fire alarm panels, elevator phones, building entry systems, and blue light safety phones.

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  • Ooma, Inc ., a smart communications platform for businesses and consumers, today announced the company’s Ooma AirDial solution for Plain Old Telephone Service (POTS) replacement has achieved several compliance milestones that attest to its reliability and safety in providing a wireless connection for mission-critical devices such as fire alarm panels, elevator phones, building entry systems, and blue light safety phones.
  • Ooma AirDial ( https://www.ooma.com/airdial ) is a leading turnkey replacement for POTS lines that combines the Ooma AirDial device with a wireless cellular network connection.
  • Building owners, facility directors, IT teams and network managers transitioning legacy devices off analog copper-wire service need confidence their POTS replacement solution is safe, reliable and can meet regulatory requirements.
  • Compliance and design milestones for Ooma AirDial include:
    California State Fire Marshall listing for Fire Alarm Control Unit Accessories / Misc.