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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: CTG
from Wappingers Falls, NY
I've been using Ooma for about 2 weeks and think it is absolutely amazing. I highly recommend it. The setup was extremely easy between the modem and the router. Within 30 minutes it had configured itself, I had a new phone number and I was making phone calls. I called China yesterday and the quality was better than I've ever experienced over a land-line. I literally had to hold the receiver away from my head because it came in so clearly. I have two minor issues with the device, however. Although the sound quality is superb, there is a definite delay between speakers. To test this, call someone and count "1-2-3" in a steady tempo and ask the other person to say "4" on the next beat. By the time it reaches you it's delayed. Even with people who are just two streets away you would think you were calling long distance. You quickly get used to it, but I wonder if the people I'm talking to are annoyed. The other issue I have is that my modem and router are not in a centrally convenient location like the kitchen. Since the Telo is also an answering machine, I can't see that I have messages unless I go upstairs. This can be solved by just not using the Telo answering system and continuing to use my handset's, but then I've just lost one of the cool Telo features. The other solution is to buy the Ooma handset and put that in the kitchen since it allows you to see and retrieve messages, but I've heard mixed to bad reviews regarding that device--perhaps they'll get it right with version 2.0. Plus it's another 50 bucks.
Oh, one other thing, it's my humble opinion that those people who are having trouble with the Ooma and it's installation are either not tech savvy (not that you need to be) or else they have other issues, such as a poor internet connection. EVERYTHING is spelled out for you. Some people have talked about "hidden fees". If they just read the product description they'd see that it is all spelled out very clearly. For example, there is a yearly fee of about $12 that is a federal tax of some sort. That is written right on the Telo box; it's on their website; it's in numerous blogs regarding the Ooma. Do your homework, and then decide.
In summary, I highly recommend the system. It truly works, and works well.
What's great about it: Super easy to install and use; very high quality
What's not so great: Delay in sound; Physical location of the device is limiting
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Is there a way to use your mobile phone number on your home handsets if I cancel home phone service?
I'm not sure if it will answer your need, but look at the Ooma Telo (on sale at BestBuy right now). It is an internet-based phone system (VOIP) that has no monthly fee after you purchase their unit, although for what you want to do you'll need the premier service which is $10/month. The Telo will give you unlimited calls in the US and the Premier service allows it to ring on multiple numbers, including your cell phone. In other words, when you get an incoming call to your home it will ring both at home and on your cell phone, regardless of where you are. Alternatively you can setup call forwarding so that calls to your home ring on your cell phone. The Ooma Telo completely replaces your landline home phone service--you can cancel it and use the Ooma instead. I've been using it for a month and love it.
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Wappingers Falls, NY