# So OOMA? What do we think? **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Off Topic\ **Created:** [December 29, 2008, 6:11pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-ooma-what-do-we-think/60462 "2008-12-29T18:11:26Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![jetlounge](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jetlounge/32/4994_2.png) [@jetlounge](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/jetlounge)\ **Post date:** [December 29, 2008, 6:11pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-ooma-what-do-we-think/60462/1 "2008-12-29T18:11:26Z")
> **[Ooma VoIP Phones Systems for Home & Small Business](https://www.ooma.com/)** > > Learn how Ooma uses your high-speed Internet to deliver a high-quality yet very affordable phone service for both your home and office. > **[Amazon.com: Ooma Core VoIP Phone System: Electronics](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001C1MGKI/ref=amb_link_82351411_1/183-1801960-4526904?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-1&pf_rd_r=1A5WCEVTZJEQJZ05PF9C&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=463782431&pf_rd_i=507846)** > > Ooma is an award-winning product that gives you free home phone service. Quite simply, no more nickel and dime fees and no more monthly phone bills. Acclaimed by The New York Times, The Wall Street Jo ... $220 for a VOIP device? ---
**Author:** ![LZ1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7ab992/32.png) [@LZ1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LZ1)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2008, 11:30am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-ooma-what-do-we-think/60462/2 "2008-12-30T11:30:59Z")
neat ---
**Author:** ![jetlounge](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jetlounge/32/4994_2.png) [@jetlounge](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/jetlounge)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2008, 11:31am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-ooma-what-do-we-think/60462/3 "2008-12-30T11:31:40Z")
like the concept…or have you used it? ---
**Author:** ![LZ1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7ab992/32.png) [@LZ1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LZ1)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2008, 11:34am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-ooma-what-do-we-think/60462/4 "2008-12-30T11:34:18Z")
I haven’t used this but I have designed and built hosted VoIP systems… The only down side for residential would be if you had a shitty internet connection…I was going to say power outage/bad weather being an issue but everyone has at least one cell phone now. I would rather go with this over the magic jack since this is stand alone… I am interested to know how ooma plans to stay in business and turn a profit ---
**Author:** ![boardjnky4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/96bed5/32.png) [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2008, 11:35am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-ooma-what-do-we-think/60462/5 "2008-12-30T11:35:17Z")
magic jack seems like the same thing but cheaper. Besides the annual fee. ---
**Author:** ![LZ1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7ab992/32.png) [@LZ1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LZ1)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2008, 11:49am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-ooma-what-do-we-think/60462/6 "2008-12-30T11:49:21Z")
Compared to other similar services you pay about 2 years upfront…but this includes the ATA adapter(which can be had for $20-$30) ---
**Author:** ![boxxa](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/boxxa/32/5045_2.png) [@boxxa](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boxxa)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2008, 11:53am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-ooma-what-do-we-think/60462/7 "2008-12-30T11:53:04Z")
Thats an expensive SIP device. Its easier to just build a damn asterisk PC and use that as your SIP proxy. ---
**Author:** ![jetlounge](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jetlounge/32/4994_2.png) [@jetlounge](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/jetlounge)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2008, 11:57am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-ooma-what-do-we-think/60462/8 "2008-12-30T11:57:23Z")
i thought it was decent since there was no service fee. but do i have to worry about them being in business. ---
**Author:** ![LZ1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7ab992/32.png) [@LZ1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LZ1)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2008, 12:01pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-ooma-what-do-we-think/60462/9 "2008-12-30T12:01:21Z")
You’re getting locked into their proprietary device…for about a year… Who knows how technology will change in a year? ---
**Author:** ![jetlounge](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jetlounge/32/4994_2.png) [@jetlounge](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/jetlounge)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2008, 12:05pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-ooma-what-do-we-think/60462/10 "2008-12-30T12:05:25Z")
ok i hear what you’re saying, but is there any voip that is futureproof? ---
**Author:** ![boxxa](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/boxxa/32/5045_2.png) [@boxxa](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boxxa)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2008, 12:19pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-ooma-what-do-we-think/60462/11 "2008-12-30T12:19:43Z")
If you want a device, make sure its just a SIP device. That is the end user protocol that will be using. Dont lock your self into a service’s device. ---
**Author:** ![LZ1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7ab992/32.png) [@LZ1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LZ1)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2008, 12:22pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-ooma-what-do-we-think/60462/12 "2008-12-30T12:22:36Z")
:word: and boxxa get the ladies with his extensive knowledge of VoIP ---
**Author:** ![boxxa](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/boxxa/32/5045_2.png) [@boxxa](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boxxa)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2008, 12:25pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-ooma-what-do-we-think/60462/13 "2008-12-30T12:25:00Z")
> [@LZ](#): > > :word: > > and boxxa get the ladies with his extensive knowledge of VoIP And my flashy pink sig 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![boxxa](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/boxxa/32/5045_2.png) [@boxxa](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boxxa)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2008, 12:31pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-ooma-what-do-we-think/60462/14 "2008-12-30T12:31:37Z")
Honestly, if you want a home voip phone, get something like the Linksys WIP330. Its $220 bucks but SIP based so you can use with ANY SIP provider (ie. [voipbuster.com](http://voipbuster.com)) so you can get free calling. Also its all on the phone so you can bring it anywhere you get wifi. [http://www.888voipstore.com/linksys-wip330-pr-16267.html](http://www.888voipstore.com/linksys-wip330-pr-16267.html) I use the SIP client on my iPhone when I am in WiFi to make voice calls over the data. It works great but again, I dont see it as a permanent solution. A land line is always there and pretty much always on and they don’t have failsafe technology yet for home security systems, etc that require a phone line. ---
**Author:** ![LZ1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7ab992/32.png) [@LZ1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LZ1)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2008, 12:37pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-ooma-what-do-we-think/60462/15 "2008-12-30T12:37:29Z")
![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v335/formulals1/1230081532-1.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v335/formulals1/1230081532-1.jpg) This one? lol ---
**Author:** ![jetlounge](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jetlounge/32/4994_2.png) [@jetlounge](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/jetlounge)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2008, 12:43pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-ooma-what-do-we-think/60462/16 "2008-12-30T12:43:21Z")
but the thing is i’m not looking for a new phone. I have a Uniden 5.8 base setup with 5 handsets. i currently plug the base into a motorola router from cablevision for their voip. now i’m thinking about switching to FIOS for TV an Internet. But stupid Verizon only still offer POTS service, maybe VOIP in Q109…and even still they don’t want to cannibalize their copper service, so there will be minimal discount. And whatever it is, it will be more than the $20/mo i pay to Cablevision currently. i guess I’d like something where I can take the device and plug into my phone system at home. and not have to have a computer on all day. any good ideas for that? ---
**Author:** ![boxxa](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/boxxa/32/5045_2.png) [@boxxa](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boxxa)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2008, 12:43pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-ooma-what-do-we-think/60462/17 "2008-12-30T12:43:32Z")
> [@LZ](#): > > This one? lol ugh. im so jealous. i love that becuase its SIP based and can be used with anything. this is the one we have but its only h.323. ---
**Author:** ![LZ1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7ab992/32.png) [@LZ1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LZ1)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2008, 12:44pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-ooma-what-do-we-think/60462/18 "2008-12-30T12:44:23Z")
I forgot I had this in my drawer :lol: Want to buy it??? ---
**Author:** ![boxxa](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/boxxa/32/5045_2.png) [@boxxa](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boxxa)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2008, 12:46pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-ooma-what-do-we-think/60462/19 "2008-12-30T12:46:49Z")
How much? Not really gonna spend $200 for something I might use once a week. Lol ---
**Author:** ![jetlounge](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jetlounge/32/4994_2.png) [@jetlounge](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/jetlounge)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2008, 12:54pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-ooma-what-do-we-think/60462/20 "2008-12-30T12:54:53Z")
> [@jetlounge](#): > > but the thing is i’m not looking for a new phone. > I have a Uniden 5.8 base setup with 5 handsets. i currently plug the base into a motorola router from cablevision for their voip. now i’m thinking about switching to FIOS for TV an Internet. But stupid Verizon only still offer POTS service, maybe VOIP in Q109…and even still they don’t want to cannibalize their copper service, so there will be minimal discount. And whatever it is, it will be more than the $20/mo i pay to Cablevision currently. > > i guess I’d like something where I can take the device and plug into my phone system at home. and not have to have a computer on all day. any good ideas for that? ^ boxxa? [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-ooma-what-do-we-think/60462.md?page=2)