A:AnswerYes, you need a PC (or a tablet, laptop, smartphone, etc...) to pick a phone number and activate the device.
Once it's up and running, you technically no longer need the PC just to use Ooma as a phone service. *BUT* it's easier to monitor your voice mail, missed calls, etc... via a PC. Also if you want to change any settings you'll need a PC for that as well.
A:AnswerAbsolutely not. This will handle voice as well as faxing with standard "normal" equipment. If you want to keep your current phone number though, you will have to contact your current provider to port it to your Ooma. This can take from a few days, to several weeks, depending on how bad/good your provider is at customer service.
I've had my Ooma since February 2022 and I pay $6.07/mo for my phone servicev without any issue. Basically, I'm paying the taxes only....
A:AnswerThe total charges are the monthly taxes plus the fee for ooma premier. As an example I pay around $6 a month for the taxes and $135.55 per year for the premier service. The monthly taxes as I understand it pay for services like 911, and these vary depending on the state you live in. The premier service is probably the same everywhere.
A:AnswerThe Telo has one conventional phone jack in the back. For multiple extensions, it's best to use one base phone with as many wireless extensions as desired (up to the limit of your base phone). We use an AT&T base that allows up to 11 extensions. In theory, a splitter can be used to plug in multiple phones/base units, but the higher power draw can compromise performance of the Ooma service.
A:AnswerBeware of making any purchase until you check with your internet provider that they support Ooma. I have AT&T and they do not support third party connections, they are blocking my Ooma device with a firewall.
A:AnswerYou can have two physical phones with same number such as an expandable phone system where one is connected to your Ooma, and the another in a different location “within” your house as long as your phone signal is strong enough.
If you were to buy two Ooma devices each device has its own serial number that when activated you must select a unique phone number for it, so you wouldn’t be able to select the same number if it’s already assigned to another Ooma device. I recommend you double check w/ Ooma.
A:AnswerI've worked in the security industry for about 25 years and can tell you that even newer alarm systems may have trouble communicating over VOIP. Alarm panels and alarm receivers were not designed to use VOIP. We had many people who would drop their landline phone service only to discover that now their alarm panel will not communicate. Contact your alarm company and see if there might be an option for cellular communication, even for your older system.
A:AnswerYou will need high speed internet to plug this into. Then just plug your existing phone into the back of the Ooma and you still have a landline--but at only $6 per month (for the taxes and access fees). We save $45 per month with this. The only problem I had was the following: the Ooma is plugged in upstairs. My downstairs wall-mounted phone didn't get enough power for it to work correctly. I just got a Uniden cordless phone with multiple handsets (in my case--a 3-phone system) and plugged the base unit into the Ooma. The second handset it upstairs and the third is downstairs. Everything works great!
A:AnswerYes, that is correct! You have to have high-speed internet access--but Ooma turns the call into Voice Over IP (VOIP) and sends your "call" through the internet to equipment that then send its to the destination's phone.
A:AnswerNo. However, you do need internet. Ooma connects directly to your modem. Then you go online and set up. It works like AT&T U-verse, just A LOT less expensive
A:AnswerYou can hook a Ooma to a range extender and it will work. But it will work badly because it is in competition with your other wireless traffic. So you may hear some echoing but if you don't mind that then it will work.
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A:AnswerThe reason I purchased it was to use it for a dedicated fax line and it works perfectly. I love this device. I can also use it for calls when and if I want to but bought it for a fax line and could not be happier! Great device. Worth every penny.
A:AnswerYes, you can port with AT&T. There are very easy instructions that come with the equipment. AT&T is a little difficult getting to the correct person but I only had to call regarding verifying everything was done. I got a misleading email stating services were disconnected before the number was ported which caused a little concern but I called and made sure the number was still active until the port was completed.
A:Answerour phone system base unit plugged into the Ooma unit and then worked like they did before. Our phone base determined the number of rings before answering and keeps the basic phone functions such as speaker phone, hold and caller ID. Ours has a default automated answer to then leave a message that we can access remotely as we did before. Not sure if Ooma allows your own answering system.
