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LRM Ooma Review
What is Ooma?
We were in need of a landline or VoIP for my home business, but we didn't want to pay the monthly fee that some of the popular carriers charge. If you are looking for a way to have 1) a home phone 2) unlimited long distance and/or 3) no phone bill, Ooma might be a great choice because it offers all 3.
I had never heard of Ooma before I started searching for home phone service. Dedicated landlines were too expensive and so were other VoIP providers. I was blown away when I learned that there is NO monthly bill with Ooma.
I had never heard of Ooma before I started searching for home phone service. Dedicated landlines were too expensive and so were other VoIP providers. I was blown away when I learned that there is NO monthly bill with Ooma.
What's the catch?
No monthly bill? Ok, what's the catch? If that's what you're thinking, well...that's what I was thinking, too! The catch with Ooma is that you pay about $140 for the hub, called Ooma Telo. However - this is a one-time payment to Ooma - that's it! When you receive the hub, you're ready to go.
How does Ooma work?
Set-up was super easy. All I did was hook the hub to my computer, then to my phone. You can use any phone with Ooma. Once you hook everything up following the directions, you're good to go!
Is there anything special required to use Ooma?
You'll need internet! We have cable internet and we're still able to use the desktop, laptop, stream Netflix and have Ooma functional. You'll need a phone, and I think pretty much any phone will do.
Are there any other fees???
The only other fee besides the hub (and the shipping to get it to you) are monthly taxes. This isn't Ooma's requirement - it's the government's. Our taxes are about $4/month. Even with shipping and monthly taxes, our Ooma service will pay itself off in about 5-6 months.
How is the quality of service?
Some VoIP's are notorious for poor quality, however, I give Ooma an A+. Call quality is exceptional. Every now and then, there's an echo, but it hardly ever happens. There's an online dashboard where you can check your voicemail and other account features, which is really nice; I haven't needed to contact customer support, but they have lots of contact information online.
Is it worth the one-time expense?
100% absolutely worth it! We were a bit skeptical at first. While we waited for the hub to arrive, I was seriously concerned. What if we'd made a mistake? I have been nothing short of impressed. Set-up was extremely easy and the service has been awesome. Plus, not having a monthly phone bill has been pretty nice!
I hope this review has helped you!
If you'd like to see more about Ooma, click here to go to their website.
Until next time,
Live. Laugh. Love.
Please note - I have not been paid by Ooma or endorsed by their company in any way for this review. I'm just a happy consumer :)
I hope this review has helped you!
If you'd like to see more about Ooma, click here to go to their website.
Until next time,
Live. Laugh. Love.
Please note - I have not been paid by Ooma or endorsed by their company in any way for this review. I'm just a happy consumer :)
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