You can get a wireless adapter from Ooma for it as the Telo has a USB port specifically for their wifi adapter, or do what we did and convert a wireless router to a wireless bridge using the DD-WRT firmware. Ours works great!
I am tempted but I do not have phone jacks nearmy router. i question itwould work well witha wireless bridge
Miner said:I used to have Vonage and wasn't using it at all. I took a look at OOMA and Magic jack. The big "minus" to OOMA seemed their box, if it fails, I'd have to buy a new (or refurbished) box, no type of support for it. Magic jack looked ok and their new box doesn't need the computer, but their whole service felt like a 'bait and switch' with very little information as to what you get and how much you pay. It wanted to send me the box, get me set up and then tell me how much it would cost.
In the end I bought a box that lets me use my wife's google voice service on my landline. Since google voice is still free, the cost was $50 for the box, and about 45 minutes getting it all setup.
When I went to cancel the Vonage service, they talked me into their $5 a month service that is free incoming and $.05 per minute outgoing. I ended up cancelling it after 2-3 months, but as a standby phone service, it would have been a decent deal.
Miner
You can get a wireless adapter from Ooma for it as the Telo has a USB port specifically for their wifi adapter, or do what we did and convert a wireless router to a wireless bridge using the DD-WRT firmware. Ours works great!
I meant to say, had no issue with either way of connectingI had mine connected between the modem/router and our extended router, directly to our modem/router, and directly to one of the ports on our extended router. had an issue with either of the three ways of connecting
What box was it
Miner said:It is an obi 110. I had to create (free) an obitalk account, and then configure it to use google talk and then add the adapter to the config. But for $50 (amazon) I haven't spent anything on a landline. Pretty much the only time we ever use the land line is the occasional incoming call and outgoing fax less than once a month. Google talk has a nice forwarding / simultaneous ring and also v-mail to text. Google may start charging next year but for now, it's free.
Miner
I use NetTalk Duo. Been very happy so far.
I use NetTalk Duo. Been very happy so far.
I think paying a $19.99 monthly charge to lease an Ooma system is much too high. Buying an Ooma system does save money in the long run.
I have been using an older Ooma system for over 2 years. I had tried Magic Jack, but it required a computer at that time to work. Ooma only required a broadband connection, and offered caller id (which I didn't have before), plus free long distance service in the US. I decided to get a new phone # which is unlisted, and no longer get junk phone calls from politicians, charities, or telemarketers. The older Ooma system I'm using has no monthly or annual fees at all, but did cost over $200 at the time I bought it. I also have a prepaid cell phone I use when traveling and as a backup in case my internet service is down. I am happy with the call quality and reliability of the Ooma system so far.
No problem with the random dial tones?
How awesome that you do not pay any fees! Reminds me of Sirius XM grandfathered customers...Of course, there may be some differences in terms of if your system would ever die on you (hopefully not, though...don't want any bad luck your way). What I am saying is I do not know if Ooma allows you to add a new one and keep the grandfathering of no fees at all. Still awesome, though!
I used to have issues with random dial tones with Net Talk but have not had those issues for a little while now.
You guys talk me into WAAAAY too much stuff.
We've had Ooma since Christmas. it works great. We don't need the premium package features so our bill is only $4 / month with free long distance in the US....much better than the $50+ we were paying before. I'd just get it from Costco or Amazon and bypass Dish. I unplugged our landline connection to the house and then plugged Ooma into a nearby wall outlet so the Dish receiver would display who's calling. That would also allow any wall phone to work (although we just plug our cordless phone system directly into the Ooma device). It works with E911 so that base is covered too.
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