ooma

os2626 · Post by **os2626** » Thu May 17, 2012 1:06 pm

any thots on ooma for phone service?

JohnnyH · Post by **JohnnyH** » Thu May 17, 2012 2:27 pm

Good reviews, but I didn't want to outlay that much for original purchase... And there are taxes to it now of $5 a month in my area. And it is possible they could go under at some point.
I use GrooveIP + GoogleVoice on an Android phone. Simpler and actually free... Although on a slow wifi I've noticed some echo and delay problems.
I think there are some other threads on it somewhere.

Samstag · Post by **Samstag** » Thu May 17, 2012 4:13 pm

I've been using one since October. I have very reliable internet service so all calls have been crystal clear. Being able to check missed calls and listen to voicemail on the web is handy sometimes.
I think the biggest advantage Ooma has over the cheaper alternatives is 911 service.

os2626 · Post by **os2626** » Thu May 17, 2012 4:32 pm

Thanks for the info - we were using vonage and liked the free calls to canada but perhaps paying to much for the 2 hours or so a month we were using it for that purpose. Our cheapie cells do not allow calls to canada or while in canada

rcamp · Post by **rcamp** » Thu May 17, 2012 7:36 pm

Been using it coming up on a year. No issues here. Bill less than $5/month. Moved to it from vonage.

Scott 2 · Post by **Scott 2** » Fri May 18, 2012 2:17 am

I do not use my phone much. My math showed that it would take more than 3 years before the device cost + taxes worked out to be cheaper than a pre-paid T-mobile cell phone. I can also get texts on the cell phone and take it with me...
If I was a heavy talker, I think I would investigate a VOIP solution that uses either my computer or an Android/Iphone via wifi.
The Ooma is just doing VOIP anyway. I don't think their dedicated device is so special, but I am comfortable messing with computers and other technical devices.