“Is it the nightmare that it sounds like. You go from quick and easy set up to paying somebody in somewhere land money to keep your phone number yearly? I don't quite get it. Sounds a lot more complicated than it's made out to be. Can somebody simplify it?”
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So I switched from Verizon because they ended copper landline service in my area this December. I should have switched a long time ago but didn’t because I didn’t want to upgrade my home security system. Anyway, to get to the setup, it was pretty straightforward. I already have Comcast broadband internet so I unpacked the OOMA and plugged in an Ethernet cable from an unused port on my router to the Ethernet port labeled internet on the OOMA base station. I then followed the instructions in the QuickStart guide to use my computer (which is also connected by Ethernet cable to the same router) to setup the OOMA base and pick a phone number from the lists tat were displayed on screen. They also offer an app based method that uses Bluetooth to setup the OOMA base without any cables by connecting it to your home WiFi network but I didn’t bother with that. I did want to keep my old landline number so I followed their directions to put in an online request to have Verizon transfer it over. This does cost money. The $40 fee they charge for this is waived if you pay for 1 year of service up front. I found the charges to be clearly explained on their website. Ran into a small glitch with Verizon balking at the transfer for unclear reasons but I was able to clear it up with a single call to Verizon. So far so good and I actually save about $30 per month.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Only had it 2 months but only pay $4.67 a month for tax and fees. Plan to port my current landline. I believe that is a one time charge of around $40. You can upgrade to their premier service cir an additional$15. But it's not required.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Porting your phone number over is a one time thing with no yearly fee. Setup was as easy as 1-2-3. Just connect Ooma to your internet either to your router or wirelessly. The basic service may have you paying only monthly taxes and fees of around $5.00.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Simple. I changed over to Ooma about 11 years ago and haven't looked back. I have saved $$$$$$$ instead of paying the phone company. I was paying around $30 to $40 a month for my old phone. If you have a home internet you can use this. it took maybe 5 to 10 min and all set. I haven't looked back. I am thinking about upgrading now. Why not my savings can pay for the upgrade. My old phone with recorder just went out after 11 years (My ooma still works) but not my Panasonic phone, and the new ones cost so much, I mine as well just upgrade to the ooma with 2 phones while they are on sale. and save more more money. I love the savings.
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