seeking_truth_1 0 Report post Posted March 13, 2010 An interesting piece of technology has been around for a while and deserves a look The product is called OOMA It allows you to use your current internet connection to make "free" phone calls How can something be free if there's a residual charge monthly or annually? The advantage of this device over inferior products that make similar claims is 1) You do not need to have your computer turned for the device to work 2) There are no monthly or annual fees for the basic service 3) You can port (move/keep) your current phone number to the service The device looks like a very well made phone machine and comes with an additional "scout" unit to allow connectivity in another part of your home or business Ideally it's easier to utilize the base unit and a 6 pack of cordless phones to make the installation quick and easy allowing for extensions wherever you need them Below is a picture of the "older" unit There is a newer version with a limited amout of new features Frankly the OOMA Hub and Scout are a better value than the newer unit for now http://www.ooma.com/products/ooma-telo/compare Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lastinline 0 Report post Posted January 13, 2011 Costco.com, currently has this phone on sale for $199.99 for members, while quantities last. I believe its a newer version (Ooma Telo), also. An interesting piece of technology has been around for a while and deserves a look The product is called OOMA It allows you to use your current internet connection to make "free" phone calls How can something be free if there's a residual charge monthly or annually? The advantage of this device over inferior products that make similar claims is 1) You do not need to have your computer turned for the device to work 2) There are no monthly or annual fees for the basic service 3) You can port (move/keep) your current phone number to the service The device looks like a very well made phone machine and comes with an additional "scout" unit to allow connectivity in another part of your home or business Ideally it's easier to utilize the base unit and a 6 pack of cordless phones to make the installation quick and easy allowing for extensions wherever you need them Below is a picture of the "older" unit There is a newer version with a limited amout of new features Frankly the OOMA Hub and Scout are a better value than the newer unit for now http://www.ooma.com/products/ooma-telo/compare Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seeking_truth_1 0 Report post Posted January 16, 2011 If you want an inexpensive way of trying the technology without the full retail expense, check out craigslist.org You can find the older unit (as seen above) usually under 100 bucks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
