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“TeloFriend” how much you’ve saved with Ooma

April 26th, 2011 @ 2:42 pm

We love savings and we know you do too! That’s why tomorrow — this Wednesday, April 27 — Ooma will host its third “TeloFriend” Twitter contest, with the winner receiving a free download of the Ooma Mobile HD App either for your iPhone or Android device! All you have to do is “TeloFriend” (aka Tell-A-Friend) how much you’ve saved with Ooma and the app could be all yours. With the Ooma Mobile App, you can save up to 90 percent on international calls and save precious minutes on your cell phone plans. Wow, that almost sounds too good to be true, but in fact, it is true! So come join in the contest – simply make sure you are following us on Twitter (@Ooma) and include the hash tag #TeloFriend in your tweet tomorrow.

Happy Savings!

And now, the fine print:

Twitter Giveaway Terms and Conditions
• Contest for U.S. residents only.
• Must be following http://twitter.com/ooma
• Must use the hash tag #TeloFriend in tweet to be considered eligible.
• One winner will be selected at random from the pool of eligible entries.
• Winner must indicate preference of either the iOS or Android-based app  from Ooma.
• Please allow 2-3 weeks for processing of the Ooma Mobile HD App.
• Ooma reserves the right to cancel or modify terms of this contest at any time.

Welcome to… How to Eliminate Your Phone Company

April 13th, 2011 @ 7:29 am

As the head of marketing here at Ooma, it’s my job to capture the minds and, more importantly, the hearts of consumers everywhere. To that end, I have exciting news! Hitting national cable networks today, is a brand new Ooma television commercial. These spots are designed as a “how to” for anyone who has ever dreamed of firing their phone company. The instructional approach helps anyone get over the intimidating final step in eliminating the phone company. And because everyone has a different style and there are four different but very effective methods to chose from: 1) the insult, 2) no mercy, 3) the fake out, and 4) let them down easy.

The spot was created by the ad agency Heat. Filmed in a documentary style and peppered with tongue-in-cheek humor, our goal is to be funny and memorable while raising awareness of Ooma’s high quality free home phone service.

The commercial was directed by Bob Odenkirk, a well-known writer, actor, and director, who has written for the likes of “Saturday Night Live” and appeared in shows such as “Breaking Bad,” “Entourage,” and “How I Met Your Mother.” I was excited that Bob was able to take on this project and lend his considerable style and expertise to our spot. Bob also offered his skill at creating Ooma’s “mnemonic” – which is essentially a memorable association to our brand. You’ll hear and see this at the end of our ads.

So, without further ado, I give you: “How To Eliminate Your Phone Company!”

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Do you remember which method you used when you eliminated your phone company? Let us know in the comments!

“TeloFriend” that Ooma’s Twitter Contest is back

March 28th, 2011 @ 9:02 am

We saw how much you loved the first “TeloFriend” Twitter Contest that we hosted last month, so we couldn’t resist bringing it back again! On March 29, Ooma will offer a chance for you to win an Ooma Telo Handset – all you have to do is “TeloFriend” (aka Tell-A-Friend) the number one reason to switch to Ooma. To participate, make sure you are following us on Twitter (@Ooma) and include the hash tag #TeloFriend in your tweet. Don’t forget to read our Twitter Giveaway Terms and Conditions below and double check that you are following us on Twitter.

Best of luck!

Twitter Giveaway Terms and Conditions:
• Contest for U.S. residents only.
• Must be following http://twitter.com/ooma
• Must use the hash tag #TeloFriend in tweet to be considered eligible.
• One winner will be selected at random from the pool of eligible entries.
• Please allow 2-3 weeks for processing and shipping of the Ooma Telo Handset.
• Ooma reserves the right to cancel or modify terms of this contest at any time.

TMCnet and Ooma Launch New HD Voice Channel

March 9th, 2011 @ 10:26 am

Hi Ooma folks! We are excited to let you know that today, TMCnet, a global, integrated media company, is launching a new HD Voice channel, sponsored by Ooma, to promote a conversation around High-Definition (HD) Voice quality and solutions available from Ooma. This is a great opportunity for us to share more in-depth information about Ooma products and features, case studies, feature articles and industry news that are relevant to HD Voice.

We hope you’ll take a moment to check out TMCnet and Ooma’s new HD Voice channel by clicking here: http://www.tmcnet.com/channels/hd-voice/ stay tuned for future updates about the channel.

“TeloFriend” About Ooma Contest

February 23rd, 2011 @ 4:50 pm

On February 24, Ooma will kick off a new contest on Twitter, encouraging you, our Ooma customers, to “TeloFriend” (aka Tell-A-Friend) about why you love Ooma. We recommend you pay close attention to our Twitter profile tomorrow to get more details and for your chance to win. In order to participate, you’ll have to be following us on Twitter (@Ooma) and include the hash tag #TeloFriend in your tweet. So take a moment to double check you are following us and stay tuned for your chance to win 1-year of Ooma Premier service.

Good luck!

And now a word from our legal team:

Twitter Giveaway Terms and Conditions:

  • Contest for U.S. residents only.
  • Must be following http://twitter.com/ooma
  • Must use the hash tag #TeloFriend in tweet to be considered eligible.
  • One winner will be selected at random from the pool of eligible entries.
  • Please allow 2-3 weeks for processing of the Ooma Premier reward.
  • Ooma reserves the right to cancel or modify terms of this contest at any time.

Ooma Telo Receives “2011 Product of the Year” by Electronic House Magazine

January 7th, 2011 @ 9:27 am

We need to find more space on the award shelf at Ooma Headquarters! We are really pleased to let you know that last night at a special ceremony at CES, Ooma Telo received the honor of “2011 Product of the Year!” from Electronic House Magazine.

Electronic House Magazine’s panel of industry experts, integrators and editors came together to select an exclusive group of products deemed most noteworthy for 2011 and recognized Ooma Telo as the most advanced “Telephone / Telecom / Intercom” product. What a great way to kick off the New Year!

Ooma Telo was selected for providing a reliable and secure smart phone home experience that delivers excellent voice quality that is unmatched by any other VoIP or regular phone services.

To read our announcement – http://www.ooma.com/media/press-releases/ooma-telo-selected-2011-produ ct-year-award-winner-electronic-house-magazine.

For complete details about the Electronic House 2011 Products of the Year award, visit http://www.electronichouse.com/product

Congratulations to the entire team!

Ooma News from CES

January 6th, 2011 @ 9:54 am
  • Ooma Mobile Application Comes to Android; Adds High-Definition Technology
  • Ooma Partners with Clarity to Deliver Bundled Solution for Seniors and Boomers

Well – you’ve been asking for this and you’ve been waiting so patiently… Today, at CES, we announced that the Ooma Mobile HD App is now available for Ooma customers with an Android phone via the Android Market! In addition, the app just got even better as now you can experience crystal-clear High-Definition voice quality through an app upgrade to include Ooma’s HD Voice technology. And don’t worry, current users of the Ooma Mobile HD App via the iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch can download the upgrade for free in the App Store (new app users will still have to pay the $9.99 download fee).

With Ooma Mobile HD, a component of Ooma PureVoice HD technology, customers can now enjoy richer, more natural sounding experience between Ooma to Ooma calls over any Wi-Fi or 3G network. In addition, you can continue to save money and minutes with the app to make domestic and international calls. Ooma customers save up to 90 percent on international calls and standard rates for U.S. calls are just 1.9 cents per minute or a penny per minute when you sign up for a mobile calling plan from Ooma.

For more information, check out our press release announcing Mobile HD and Android availability here: http://www.ooma.com/media/press-releases/ooma-expands-its-industry-lea ding-high-definition-voice-technology-mobile-calli

Also today, we are excited to let you know that Ooma, together with Clarity, a division of Plantronics and a leading provider of communications solutions for boomers and seniors, announced an integrated phone solution featuring Clarity phones and the Ooma Telo that meets the unique needs of boomers and seniors while saving them money.  

Our press release about the new ClarityLogic solution can be found here: http://www.ooma.com/media/press-releases/clarity-and-ooma-align-delive r-integrated-telephone-experience-boomers-and-seni

 To stay in touch with Ooma throughout CES, follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/Ooma

or ”like” us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/oomainc

Refer a Friend and win an iPad 3G

October 25th, 2010 @ 3:29 pm
Ooma Telo customers — enjoy the crystal clear clarity of HD Voice with more friends and family as Ooma renews its popular “Refer a Friend” Reward program. Through Tuesday, November 9, send up to 100 coupons to your network who will receive $80 off an Ooma Telo and Ooma Telo Handset, dropping the price to $229.99. Each time you send out a coupon, you are entered into a weekly drawing to win an iPad 3G with the Ooma Mobile App.
Here’s how it works:
  1. Go to the Refer a Friend page on My Ooma to share your referral code with your friends and family.
  2. When your friend uses the referral code you sent, they’ll see an $80 discount in their shopping cart.
  3. When your friend completes their purchase, Ooma Telo customers will receive a free Ooma Telo Handset! Limit one per customer.
For all the program details, visit the My Ooma Refer a Friend page.
Thank you,
Team Ooma
And now for the fine print!
* This referral program ends on 11/9/2010. Coupon code must be used by this date to be eligible for referral reward. Purchases must be made using the referral code to be eligible for product discount and referral reward. One free Ooma Telo Handset offer is limited to customers who own an Ooma Telo. Please allow 3-4 weeks for processing of Ooma Telo Handset rewards. One entry into the iPad drawing is awarded for each unique email address the coupon code is emailed to using the refer-a-friend site. Limit of 100 drawing entries per customer account. Non-winning entries are automatically entered into the next drawing. iPad winners are contacted by the email address on their account. This offer cannot be combined with any other program. Ooma reserves the right to cancel or modify the terms of this program at any time.