Ooma

Offering a system compatible with almost all land-line phones and hardware devices, Ooma has a lot of features that are not only great value for your money, but they will also make your life, and running your business, a lot easier.

Porting

Porting allows users to keep numbers from previous VoIP services and move them to their VoIPLy account. This process takes a while to complete, around 2-4 weeks, but it allows businesses to keep their phone numbers and upgrade to better VoIP services.

Enhanced caller-ID

While regular Caller-ID services show you only the number calling when they are not in your contact list, Ooma makes use of the national database to find out who’s calling you, and display the name on your screen whenever possible.

Enhanced call-waiting

Not only can you use this feature to get a beep when you have a second call while engaged in a phone conversation, but all of your other phones will continue to be available no matter how long your call is.

Instant second line

Just in case you need to take two calls at the same time, Ooma allows you to have two calls on the same number simultaneously.

Three-way conferencing

This feature comes in handy whenever you need to include a third party to one phone call.

Call forwarding and multi-ring

You can use this whenever you are on the go. Just set the numbers to be called in case you don’t answer on your main one.

Backup number

Together with call forwarding is another useful feature, backup number. It allows you to forward your calls to another phone whenever you don’t have an internet connection.

Call blocking

Ooma offers you a solution for protecting yourself from any kind of intrusions. If you want only people in your contact list to be able to reach you, if you suspect a spammer, or you simply don’t want to take calls from people you don’t know, you can use this feature to set your privacy limits.

Other features

• Virtual receptionist
• Extension dialing
• Voicemail
• Voicemail Monitoring
• Call transfer
• Call log
• Modes for business and after hours
• Ring groups
• Music on hold
• Conference bridge
• Virtual FAX
• Do Not Disturb
• Transfer Calls
• Extension dialing
• Call on hold

Easy do-it-yourself installation is one of Ooma’s greatest advantages. Setting up the system only takes a few minutes. You need to create a My Ooma account, activate it using the seven-digit code printed on the hardware, and pick a phone number. Next, you need to connect the Base Station to Internet and power, connect the phone as well. Then you’re all set to start making calls.