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Anybody ever use Ooma Phone System?

Oct 15, 2011 2:49 PM

i wanna get one for my mom, but the internet they have isnt the best DSL, like if somebody gets on their laptop to browse facebook, then my online gaming begins to lag. im just wondering if this would cause lag in things like that? and if its even worth buying?

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I have AT&T DSL Uverse, the 3MBPS package and it seems to do fine while I'm downloading movies and music AND have a VPN into work, all at the same time.

As for the service, it's great. Does all the things that PacBell used to do but you only pay $3-4/month for the taxes for the base package. I bought it last time it was on woot and have probably broken even if not more.

The downside is that if you have internet connections or power outage, your DSL and Ooma service will go too. Your corded land line (not cordless phones) gets its own power from the phone line so it'll still work.

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@tucnguyen: I just read, but haven't tried yet, that a ups will power both the ooma and a cordless phone during outages, of some duration.

OP: I haven't noticed any issues re: lag, but I am not a heavy resource user, no gaming, little streaming. It might save you enough to upgrade speed. I just got my 1st, post ooma bill from u-verse, sure is nice($3.50 here, too), and no issues w/ faxing or call quality.

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