Comparing Ooma?

"Free" phone service usually isn't

Ooma's $0 plan comes with mandatory monthly taxes and fees, a device you buy up front, and a $39.99 charge to bring your own number. BabbleBlue Home is $11.99 a month, flat. The adapter ships with the service, porting is free, and the price on the site is the price on the bill.

Their "Free" Bill

Phone service$0.00
Mandatory taxes & fees+ $6–9
Telo device (one-time)+ $
Port your number in+ $39.99
Premier features+ $9.99/mo
TotalNot $0

Ooma's own site puts mandatory taxes and fees at typically $6 to $9/month by location. Porting is free only with an annual Premier subscription.

Your BabbleBlue Bill

Home plan$11.99
Phone adapterincl.
Number portingfree
Voicemail to emailincl.
911 serviceincl.
Total$11.99

Per month, no contract, cancel anytime. Taxes where required by law.

What "free" actually costs at Ooma

The mandatory minimum

Taxes and fees aren't optional

Every Ooma customer pays monthly taxes and fees regardless of plan. Their own site puts it at typically $6 to $9 a month depending on where you live. That's not free; that's a variable bill with a $0 headline.

The hardware toll

You buy the device first

Free service starts with purchasing the Telo. Want it wireless or with battery backup? Higher-priced models. Our adapter ships as part of the service, because charging you for the privilege of paying us seemed rude.

The porting tax

$39.99 to keep your own number

Bringing your existing number to Ooma costs $39.99, waived only if you commit to a year of Premier. Your number is yours. We port it in free, on every plan, and we do the paperwork.

BabbleBlue Home vs. Ooma

Advertised pricing and published plan details, as of July 2026. We kept this honest, because you'll verify it anyway.

What you get BabbleBlue Home Ooma Basic / Premier
Real monthly cost$11.99 flat$6–9 fees (Basic) / ~$16–19 (Premier)
HardwareAdapter includedTelo device purchase required
Number portingFree, every plan$39.99, or free with annual Premier
Voicemail to emailIncludedPremier tier
Advanced call blockingIncludedPremier tier
Unlimited callingUS & Canada includedUS on Basic; Canada needs Premier
911 serviceIncludedIncluded, fees in the tax line
Bill predictabilitySame number every monthVaries by location and tier
ContractNoneNone, unless chasing free porting
Support24/7 humans, US-basedTiered by plan

Ooma pricing and plan details from Ooma's published materials and independent pricing guides, July 2026. Plans and pricing change; check their site for current terms.

Three steps, and we do the annoying one

1

Sign up online or by phone

Takes a few minutes. If you'd rather do the whole thing over the phone with a person, call (855) 801-2441 and we'll set you up start to finish.

2

We port your number, free

Keep your Ooma service active until the port completes and your number never goes dark. We file all the paperwork; there's no $39.99 toll and no annual plan required to dodge it.

3

Plug in the adapter we send

It ships with the service. Router on one side, your existing phone on the other, dial tone in the middle. Sell the Telo on eBay if you like; it's yours, you paid for it.

What people ask before switching

Ooma says the service is free. What's the catch?

The service charge is $0, but every customer pays mandatory monthly taxes and fees, typically $6 to $9 depending on location, per Ooma's own site. Add the device purchase up front and $39.99 to port your number in (waived only with annual Premier), and "free" has a very specific meaning. Our $11.99 includes the adapter, the porting, and the features.

So is BabbleBlue actually cheaper than Ooma?

Honestly: against Basic's monthly out-of-pocket alone, not always; $6 to $9 in mandatory fees can undercut our $11.99. But Basic is also missing voicemail-to-email, advanced call blocking, and Canada calling, which live on Premier at $9.99 plus those same fees, typically $16 to $19 all-in. Against the plan most people actually want, we're cheaper and the bill never surprises you.

Can I keep my number?

Yes. Porting from Ooma is free and we handle the paperwork. One practical tip: keep your Ooma account active until the port completes so your number stays live the whole way through.

Do I have to buy hardware?

No. The adapter ships as part of the service. Your existing corded or cordless phones plug into it and work like they always have.

Does BabbleBlue work in Canada?

Yes. Canadian numbers, Canadian service addresses, and 9-1-1 are all supported, and unlimited US & Canada calling is included on every plan — no Premier-style tier to climb. One caveat: we currently ship adapters to US addresses only, so Canadian customers bring their own standard ATA (we'll recommend one if you call) or use the app. Prices are in USD.

Is there a contract?

No. $11.99 a month, month to month, cancel anytime. And if you leave, your number ports out the same way it ported in: free.

Flat means flat.

$11.99 a month with the adapter, porting, and features included. No device to buy, no fee schedule to decode, no tier ladder to climb.

Or just call us: (855) 801-2441