3 www.bekabusinessmedia.com DAY 1 and mounting regulatory scrutiny, sustained success will require active participation from operators. The future will depend not only on advocacy but on continued innovation and collaboration. Now more than ever, ISPs must work together to solve complex challenges and discover new opportunities. ISPAMERICA is where those conversations begin, as a forum for operators to connect and share hard-earned lessons. As one member said during the open mic portion of the opening session, ISPAMERICA is like “the open-source code sharing of the industry, where we all build on each other’s successes and failures.” J Ooma, Inc., a provider of advanced communications services for businesses and consumers, announced that its AirDial platform has earned two Gold Merit Awards in the 2026 Merit Awards for Telecom & Wireless program, receiving top honors in both the Security and Cloud Services categories. The Merit Awards are an independent, global awards program that recognizes innovation and leadership across enterprise technology markets. The program honors organizations, and technologies that demonstrate excellence, innovation, and measurable market impact. The dual Gold recognition highlights Ooma AirDial’s role in helping organizations modernize fire, life-safety, elevator, and other mission-critical communications as telecommunications carriers continue to retire legacy copper networks nationwide. “Critical communications infrastructure is undergoing a major transition as copper lines are phased out,” said Jim Gustke, senior vice president of marketing at Ooma. “These awards continue to validate Ooma AirDial’s ability to help organizations maintain reliability, visibility, and compliance while transitioning to a more modern, resilient communications architecture.” Organizations across commercial real estate, healthcare, education, government, and other sectors continue to rely on analog devices originally designed for traditional “plain old telephone service” (POTS) lines. As carriers accelerate copper retirement and support resources decline, many enterprises are facing increased risk, rising costs and reduced visibility into critical systems. Ooma AirDial was designed to help organizations transition away from legacy copper infrastructure without requiring replacement of existing endpoint devices, enabling a more controlled and predictable modernization path. The Merit Awards judges recognized Ooma AirDial for its combination of cloudbased management, real-time operational visibility, compliance-based architecture, and resilient connectivity architecture. The Merit Awards add to a growing list of industry recognition for Ooma AirDial, now recognized as one of the most awarded POTS replacement solutions in the industry. In recent years, the solution has earned recognition from organizations including TMC, ChannelVision, UC Today, Elevator World and FacilitiesNet, reflecting continued market validation across communications and facilities management sectors. With copper network retirement accelerating across the United States, many organizations are now reassessing how legacy voice lines support life-safety and operational systems. Solutions that provide centralized oversight, redundancy, and predictable deployment models are becoming increasingly important for multi-site enterprises and public-sector environments. “Ooma AirDial was built specifically to help organizations navigate this transition with confidence,” Gustke added. “As the copper sunset continues, visibility and reliability are becoming mission critical for enterprise communications.” J Visit Ooma at ISPAMERICA 2026 booth 333. Ooma AirDial Wins Two Gold Merit Awards for Security and Cloud Services (Continued from page 1) Deep Technical Learning, Strategic Foresight on Tap Today ISPAMERICA raises the bar again today to deliver one of the most comprehensive agendas of the week. With 16 presentations spanning deep technical execution, operational efficiency, financial strategy and competitive positioning, the day reflects the event’s core mission: equipping service providers with practical tools to build, grow, and compete in an increasingly complex broadband landscape. Throughout the day, attendees can choose from a full slate of focused “Build, Grow, Compete” tracks designed to deliver real-world value. Reference today’s full agenda on page 4. A highlight of the day is the third and final installment of the Women of WISPA Women Leaders Series. Emily Lampkin will challenge attendees to move decisively from preparation to action with her powerful message: “Going Now.” Her call to leadership emphasizes momentum, courage and the importance of stepping forward when opportunity and responsibility intersect. The Exhibit Hall also will be open from 11 am to 1:45 pm, followed by an energy-raising Happy Hour from 4:15– 5:15 pm, where networking, collaboration and deal-making carry forward in the evening’s activities. J Wednesday, March 4 at 4:15 pm - 5:15 pm Don’t Miss the Happiest Hour of the Day Join us on the Exhibit Hall floor for cocktails and networking
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