Ooma Telephone

By Aleksi | Permalink | No Comments | September 21st, 2007 | Trackback

No, I wasn’t watching Teletubbies before this post, but with a name like Ooma, who would have guessed? Despite the name, Ooma promises to bring very grown up solutions to a problem that has been around for years, bills. Mainly your telephone bill. We are probably all familiar with programs like Skype, and other Voice-over-IP (VOIP) methods of making calls for either free, or significantly reduced prices.

Ooma’s device, called a “hub,” is a small unit that is smaller than most message machines, and works by connecting it to your currently broadband internet connection, as well as your telephone. From there, you can make local and long distance phone calls (as long as they are within the lower 48) for free. If you wish to make an international call you will be charged a small fee, but significantly less than with traditional carriers. The service also includes voice mail and call screening, allowing it to actually replace your current phone line.

The initial cost is a little steep-you’re looking at about $399, but the price is set to raise to $599 starting in 2008. Ooma launched after an invite-only beta test during the summer, and users all over have been very satisfied with the results. You can read a more indepth article about Ooma from USA Today.

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