trim
join:2003-08-12
| reply to nitzan
Re: Ooma- New beta features added today 10/28/2008
I agree that unlimited sounds too good to be true for "lifetime service"
However, Ooma cuts it's cost by using P2P call termination, that will save them $$.
So in my opinion, if they have enough $$ to keep their servers alive, Ooma will survive for quite some time (at least 2 more years)
As far as privacy issues go, I am not making million dollar business calls on my phone lines anyway, so I should be okay. -I am also running true VOIP (no landline version), so I am not too worried about misuse of lines from other P2P being traced back to me. |
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stevech0
join:2006-09-17
San Diego, CA | reply to trim
what is the discussion I read on Amazon re Ooma sending traffic via relays among subscribers? (Privacy) |
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tenorsaw1
join:2003-07-10
Brooklyn, NY
 ·ViaTalk
1 edit | reply to nitzan
said by nitzan  :How long they survive totally depends on how long they give out "free" service. i.e. if they limit it to a couple of years at $250 they should be fine financially. If they make it longer than that then I think it is unlikely. Another thing is whether they limit their "unlimited" service or not... since they advertise the device as "free unlimited for life" I would think they don't limit it which will dent their financials quite a bit. There is a free and a premier plan. The free plan gives unlimited calling, but doesn't include all the features of the premier plan. I'm enrolled in the premier plan for $99 per year, which includes a free second line and number port. |
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nitzan
Premium,VIP
join:2008-02-27
·ViaTalk
 ·Comcast
| reply to tenorsaw1
How long they survive totally depends on how long they give out "free" service. i.e. if they limit it to a couple of years at $250 they should be fine financially. If they make it longer than that then I think it is unlikely.
Another thing is whether they limit their "unlimited" service or not... since they advertise the device as "free unlimited for life" I would think they don't limit it which will dent their financials quite a bit.
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Nitzan Kon, CEO
Future Nine Corporation |
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tenorsaw1
join:2003-07-10
Brooklyn, NY
·ViaTalk
| reply to fallingover
said by fallingover :
It sounds like a good deal for someone who makes a lot of calls. What do most vosps charge for unlimited US - $20 or so? That's $240/year, the price of the ooma service, which is good as long as the company is in business.
That's exactly how I saw it, which is why I purchased it. As long as I get at least one year out of the service, I'm fine. Honestly, I really want to see them survive. |
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fallingover
| reply to trim
It sounds like a good deal for someone who makes a lot of calls. What do most vosps charge for unlimited US - $20 or so? That's $240/year, the price of the ooma service, which is good as long as the company is in business. |
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mazilo
From Mazilo
Premium
join:2002-05-30
Lilburn, GA
1 edit | reply to tenorsaw1
said by tenorsaw1 :They do sell it at Best Buy and Fry's. You can always try it out for 30 days. If Ooma allows BYOD, i.e. a PAP2v1 or an SPA3102, without any purchase to replace its device, then I don't mind to try. Until then, investing a hefty $250 is NOT an option, YMMV! |
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tenorsaw1
join:2003-07-10
Brooklyn, NY
·ViaTalk
| reply to PX Eliezer
said by PX Eliezer :Thanks for info. Questions: a) Does incoming caller ID work well? b) When you make an outbound call, what caller ID shows up at the final destination (the party you are calling)? c) Glad it's working well for you folks. But is there anything that you see as an issue? (Nothing's perfect in life---certainly neither of the candidates is 100% perfect).  Hi,
a) Incoming caller ID works fine.
b) When an outgoing call is placed, it displays my first and last name on the other party's end.
c) The only thing I can possibly see as an issue is if they will stay in business for a long time. When I tell people about the service, they think it's too good to be true.
They do sell it at Best Buy and Fry's. You can always try it out for 30 days. |
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PX Eliezer
Premium
join:2008-08-09
New Jersey
·Callcentric
·Optimum Voice
·callwithus
·voip.ms
| reply to trim
Thanks for info.
Questions:
a) Does incoming caller ID work well?
b) When you make an outbound call, what caller ID shows up at the final destination (the party you are calling)?
c) Glad it's working well for you folks. But is there anything that you see as an issue? (Nothing's perfect in life---certainly neither of the candidates is 100% perfect). |
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tenorsaw1
join:2003-07-10
Brooklyn, NY | reply to trim
Ooma works great for me as well. Believe it or not, the call quality is actually better than my CallVantage line (IMHO), which I have already ported my number from.
I've been with them for about two months now. |
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bob35614
@embarqhsd.net | reply to trim
I agree have had Ooma for 9 months now and great ! |
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mazilo
From Mazilo
Premium
join:2002-05-30
Lilburn, GA | reply to trim
said by trim :... just giving a heads up Thanks. |
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trim
join:2003-08-12
| Ooma added 2 new features today to beta.
1) Call Logs
2) Call forwarding/Multi Ring calling.
I have had Ooma for 4-5 months now, EXTREMELY happy with their service and quality.
**I am not affiliated with the company. just giving a heads up |
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