We were finally bumped up in our Internet data speed at home enough to be able to give the Ooma line a try out, from 1 Mbps to 3 Mbps.
I know it has many, many mixed reviews, but so far, and it's been a few months now, I am very happy with the purchase and switching to Ooma from the old, very expensive landline.
I bought the Ooma certified refurbished "Telo" which saved a chunk of money right there and it has worked great from day one and looked brand new when I got it. The slightly used box was the only giveaway it was a used unit.
My biggest gripe with the Ooma brand is lack of clear or current information, in the box or on the website. Sure it shows the basics but no info on things like turning down the brightness level on the Telo unit, it is a nice blue, and you can change the color, but it's really bright out of the box, I did find out how to dim it online. Or that when you "port the landline number" it was with us anyway, porting automatically closed our landline account, which we found out when we went to close it ourselves. Sure if you hunt around online you can find it, but I think it should be easier to locate on the company site and keep it updated!
As for savings? It IS THERE!! We were spending almost $50.00 a month for just basic phone service and caller ID, now, after paying a little over $120.00 for the entire YEAR, there's a saving of over $400.00, and it now costs only $4.24 a month, just the local state and government fees. LOVE IT.
The call quality has been pretty good so far, yes I've had the echo calls but since we don't use the home phone an awful lot what I love the most is being able to monitor the phone from my computer or smart phone while out and about.
I feel you are going to want to just spend the money and go with the premiere plan. The basic Ooma plan is just too basic and about all of the cool features are with the better plan anyway, it is worth the money. I'll just pay for that once a year though.
Also keep the number you get to start the service as a second number or get another number to be the second number, it can give you a second line on your cell phone through the Ooma app.
And that Do Not Allow Calls blacklist? Perfect because before switching almost all our calls on the home phone had become sales and 'Robo' calls! I had gone online and completed the "Do Not Call Registry" several times over the years but apparently the businesses that call never got the message so this system works fantastic for that feature alone! Now, a call from a known or unknown number that more likely than not is a sales call can be added to that list. Sure our Panasonic phone system allowed up to 10 blacklist numbers but we were getting far more than that and for the landline company to help would cost even more money!
I most recently purchased one the the HD2 handsets for the home Ooma system, a used one that like the Telo looked and worked like brand new. So far even that has turned out a better buy than expected with the overall low ratings. Maybe because we live in a rural area, but the experience has been really good so far.
If down the road problems arise and we don't like the Ooma we'll just drop a home phone all together and just use our cells!
Ooma Telo Free Home Phone Service. Works with Amazon Echo and Smart Devices (Renewed)
4.4 | 1,937 ratings
Price: 49.99
Last update: 12-27-2024
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Ooma has been rated the top phone service by Consumer Reports
Get crystal-clear nationwide calling for free, just pay taxes and fees, typically less than $10 a month. Get low international rates for additional countries.
Includes nationwide US calling, voicemail, caller-ID, call-waiting, address-based 911 and text alerts
Block pesky telemarketers when you upgrade to the Ooma Premier service plan
Pure Voice HD delivers superior voice quality for a consistently great calling experience
Keep your current number for a one-time fee, or choose a new number for free in almost any area code
Take your home phone on the go with the Ooma Home Phone mobile app
Excellent condition with no visible cosmetic damage from 12 inches away
Compatible and fully functional accessories may not be original but included
Eligible for replacement or refund within 90 days of receipt if it does not work as expected (see terms)
Get crystal-clear nationwide calling for free, just pay taxes and fees, typically less than $10 a month. Get low international rates for additional countries.
Includes nationwide US calling, voicemail, caller-ID, call-waiting, address-based 911 and text alerts
Block pesky telemarketers when you upgrade to the Ooma Premier service plan
Pure Voice HD delivers superior voice quality for a consistently great calling experience
Keep your current number for a one-time fee, or choose a new number for free in almost any area code
Take your home phone on the go with the Ooma Home Phone mobile app
Excellent condition with no visible cosmetic damage from 12 inches away
Compatible and fully functional accessories may not be original but included
Eligible for replacement or refund within 90 days of receipt if it does not work as expected (see terms)
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