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This hub works with your high-speed Internet and your home phones to deliver VoIP phone services and supports up to 4 Ooma Telo handsets. With easy setup, you can enjoy unlimited U.S. calling and low international rates.*
Posted by: BPol
from New York, NY
What a GREAT idea- you already have highspeed Internet, and you are ALREADY paying for that- why ALSO pay for your phone service? Comcast is already doing it- their telephone service is just a dressed up VoIP on their Internet service. So why pay twice for what can be done on an existing service?
So I read Daniela's review (below), and while she does make some good points, she is also very short sighted in her review, and I wanted to set some of her misconceptions straight.
>>> The Ooma Telo is no longer a free phone service like the old Ooma.
No, and it no longer claims to be, Times change, regulatory agencies see a new place to tax, not exactly Oomas fault is it? Goverments will tax anywhere and everywhere they can. I think it is amaing that Oooma kept it to ONLY 12 bucks a year. AND they grandfather in older users, so we still have free phone service!
No, and it no longer claims to be, Times change, regulatory agencies see a new place to tax, not exactly Oomas fault is it? Goverments will tax anywhere and everywhere they can. I think it is amaing that Oooma kept it to ONLY 12 bucks a year. AND they grandfather in older users, so we still have free phone service!
>>> To get Caller ID Names you must pay for the $120/year premier service.
Again, true. But show me a phone company- ANY landline phone service- with FREE caller ID. I am waiting.... Oh, none, huh? I think Qwest charges 5 bucks a month for this- that is HALF the Premier service cost. Looks like a GOOD deal to me, with all the other cool things included in Premier.
Again, true. But show me a phone company- ANY landline phone service- with FREE caller ID. I am waiting.... Oh, none, huh? I think Qwest charges 5 bucks a month for this- that is HALF the Premier service cost. Looks like a GOOD deal to me, with all the other cool things included in Premier.
>>> You must pay $50/year for voicemail or $120/year for premier service to get this feature with the Telo.
Same as above. Double down.
Same as above. Double down.
>>> Good VoIPs have an included service that forwards phone calls to another number when your Internet connection is down.
WHat? Is 10 bucks a month TOO MUCH for you? If you NEED it, p[ay for it. At least you have a choice here, and if you don't need it, you do not need tto get it. If you need it, PAY for it, but don't complain because this (and everything else) is not free, too.
WHat? Is 10 bucks a month TOO MUCH for you? If you NEED it, p[ay for it. At least you have a choice here, and if you don't need it, you do not need tto get it. If you need it, PAY for it, but don't complain because this (and everything else) is not free, too.
>>> Telephone or cable phone companies will port your number for free. Be aware you must pay Ooma $40 to port
True, but again, if you don't need it, it is not a hidden fee in your monthly bill.
True, but again, if you don't need it, it is not a hidden fee in your monthly bill.
>>> Ooma has moved so many basic features to their premier plan that it is almost necessary to buy the $120/year premier plan. For $250 you get a dial tone and caller id numbers. Anything else expect to pay more to Ooma.
Yeah, so what? Personally, I do not think that 10 bucks a month is too much for the tons of services I get. It is FAR less than I was paying Qwest, and I get a LOT more. Like caller blacklist- I would pay 10 bucks a month JUST for that. At least you still have a free option- try getting that from Qwest or Comcast. If you need something more, than MAN UP and pay for what you use, don't cry because it is not free.
Yeah, so what? Personally, I do not think that 10 bucks a month is too much for the tons of services I get. It is FAR less than I was paying Qwest, and I get a LOT more. Like caller blacklist- I would pay 10 bucks a month JUST for that. At least you still have a free option- try getting that from Qwest or Comcast. If you need something more, than MAN UP and pay for what you use, don't cry because it is not free.
What's great about it: No More Qwest, Good Feature List, Looks Great, Blacklist Telemarketers!
What's not so great: Only as good as your Internet Connection
I would recommend this to a friend!
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