Is Ooma The Vonage Killer?
Ooma the “VoIP in a box” solution is coming on strong. Initially released at the end of 2007, Ooma’s Hub has been substantially reduced in price in the last few months. 
Ooma provides its customers with free lifetime calls to anywhere in the U.S. for a one-time fee of $249.99, which includes the necessary hardware needed. The sound quality is crisp and clear using peer-to-peer VoIP technology.
There are many features with this cool device listed below.
- Caller ID and call waiting.
- The option to keep your same phone number. (extra charge)
- Unlimited calling to any phone number in the U.S.
- Voicemail answering machine.
- Enhanced 911 service.
- Low cost International rates
The Ooma Hub hooks up directly to a router, so there is no computer needed. Ooma also offers you a 30 day money back guarantee if you are not satisfied with the device.
Ooma has a fantastic product here. Once this item gets more widely known, I think it has a definite chance of putting a lot of pressure on Vonage, which charges a monthly fee.
To learn more about Ooma click here.
September 8th, 2008 at 7:40 am
Why does everyone keep referring to Ooma as being “free lifetime calls”, as if you can use it free till you die? We all know it’s for the lifetime of Ooma or whenever they decide to end the “free” deal, whichever comes first. Their own web site stated that “free” was only guaranteed for 3 years. Also note that Ooma started charging a monthly fee for their “Premium” service, which includes things that used to be “free”.
September 8th, 2008 at 7:42 am
Ooma does claim it will be free after the initial hardware purchase. Yes, they do offer premium services but they are not needed, unless you have a use for the extra features.
September 12th, 2008 at 12:42 pm
Yes, Ooma claims lots of things. And the Premium Service (which they charge a monthly fee for) is all the real useful services that they were going to provide “free for life”, like the “instant second line”. As I understand it, this capability is required if you want to use your own phone line while some other unknown Ooma subscriber is using it.
At least they’re coming to their senses and realizing that they have to charge for real service. Nothing can be free forever.