I have an unlisted phone number. If I purchase an Ooma and port my number over, does it stay unlisted?
50798
This is directly from the Standard Terms and Conditions of Agreement Between Customers and Ooma, "No Directory Listing for Residential Services: The phone numbers you get from us will not be listed in any telephone directories. As a result, someone with your phone number cannot use a reverse directory to lookup your address." For those of you who want a residential, white-pages listing; I am sorry, but that is not offered by Ooma. However, your cell phone service provider probably does not offer it either. Use this code to get Ooma for $89.99, with free shipping directly from Ooma: http://www3.ooma.com/refer-a-friend/?referral_code=NUC4728&utm_campaign=refer_Oct2014&utm_medium=email&utm_source=referral_email&utm_content=coupon I found that my former landline phone company and current cable provider both charged a monthly fee for unlisted numbers that is about the same as the total government taxes and fees Ooma charges me per month. Therefore, you can get a whole month of phone service from Ooma, for about the same as the big guys charge just to have an unlisted number. That's just unreal!
50799
Your phone number ( being handled by OOMA) is not related to the services of the prior provider. OOMA does not list any numbers.The number does show on caller id, so you have to block that out-going information separately.
380831
I called t-mobile and asked about this. You get the phone shipped to you, at that time it has a new number. You call T-mobile immediately and give them the info for the transfer from your old company. T-mobile then puts the request in, so you don't ever have to talk to your old company again (so long as you are not on contract!). They said it should take less than a day.
76822
Yes you can. You can also delete or answer it if you want to. If you just listen, the call will remain as a new call for future reference. I love these phones.
395657
Yes. It's CALLED PORTING YOUR EXISTING PHONE NUMBER. Ooma helps you do this.
649505
I'm with Verizon, I called them and gave them pertinent numbers. I had no problems in transferring the use of my old cell phone to the new-used one. Calling your carrier would be the certain way to know this particular model can be utilized by your carrier's network.
771741
I don`t think so. I`ve only had it happen once that a call came up as "0", as in no number. The unit would not blacklist the call,I assume, because there was no number to add to its memory.
794614
As far as I know, yes. I kept my phone number and you should be able to keep yours as well. As a double-up: front page of PhonePower says "Keep Your Existing Number For Free". ;)
1499000
It has nothing to do with Google. THey (OOMA) will give you a number (you can choose form a list) or you can "port over" you current number. Once you buy the OOMA equipment (more or less a "modem") you only pay the federal "taxes and fees?". So it isn't totally "free" but my cost is about $3.50 (in taxes and "fees) a month for (IP) phone service or about 45 dollars less than with the phone company. Hope this helps.
2013743
No. You can transfer your contacts from Google email, but not Voice. You can forward your Voice number calls to the Ooma number and handset if desired.
1806167
Yes, you always have the option of transferring a number you already have through any carrier or letting them assigning you a new number. I think if you do it online it lets you pick maybe the prefix.
2231550
I went on basic talk website and chatted with an operator and she said they do not contact your old fone provider-so u need to follow up wirh your old provider.
395662
In most cases, yes. I live in NJ and had a long existing business/home number. Verizon was able to port it over to Ooma without any problem, but only Ooma customer service can give you a definitive answer. I think that they warn you that there are occasionally SOME numbers that cannot be ported for one reason or another.
1615680
Yes. Verizon will be able to switch your number from your old phone to the new one.
1197317
Yes, Jitterbug will accept "porting" of your current phone numbers. But check with your provider to make sure they'll allow it and don't cancel their service until the number are moved to your Jitterbug phone. Actually, Jitterbug (Greatcall) will notify your carrier for cancellation during the porting process.
103720
It depends, if you are currently under contract with AT&T; then no. If you are currently month to month or prepaid then yes. I was month to month on Verizon (my 2 year contract was up) and ported my number over. Make sure you activate the sim card using your number, do not activate with a Tmobile number then try to port.
984489
Most phone services you are transferring FROM will allow you to keep your number. As other answers have stated, it will take some time for Ooma to process your request, and in most cases you will have to pay the fee. If you are nice, and speak to the service reps before you place your order they MAY waive the fee the get your business. One friend I referred last year asked them to waive it, and they did. So, it isn't a guarantee, but it IS possible to keep your number and have them do so for free. If you need a discount code and free shipping, feel free to use my refer-a-friend code with this link http://www3.ooma.com/refer-a-friend/?referral_code=GIR2775 You will get $30 off and no shipping. Most phone services you are transferring FROM will allow you to keep your number. As other answers have stated, it will take some time for Ooma to process your request, and in most cases you will have to pay the fee. If you are nice, and speak to the service reps before you place your order they MAY waive the fee the get your business. One friend I referred last year asked them to waive it, and they did. So, it isn't a guarantee, but it IS possible to keep your number and have them do so for free. If you need a discount code and free shipping, feel free to use my refer-a-friend code with... » Read More Most phone services you are transferring FROM will allow you to keep your number. As other answers have stated, it will take some time for Ooma to process your request, and in most cases you will have to pay the fee. If you are nice, and speak to the service reps before you place your order they MAY waive the fee the get your business. One friend I referred last year asked them to waive it, and they did. So, it isn't a guarantee, but it IS possible to keep your number and have them do so for free. If you need a discount code and free shipping, feel free to use my refer-a-friend code with this link http://www3.ooma.com/refer-a-friend/?referral_code=GIR2775 You will get $30 off and no shipping. « Show Less
605126
The deal is that you CANNOT port your phone number over as the phone is sent to you already activated. I didn't know that when I bought it. Neither did my friend, who called Cingular, ported the number, and now believes he will have to pay an additional $325 as a result. I see that one of the reviewers- Monkey Puppet- also learned this after the fact. If you don't need to port your number, it's the best deal around.