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MyPhone vs.
Tin Can

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See why families choose MyPhone with
Ooma home phone service for safer,
simpler calling.

Home phone service: $7.99/mo.
Plus applicable taxes and fees.

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MyPhone: The clear
choice for kids and
parents.

MyPhone by Ooma makes it easy for families with features like Trusted Circle, Quiet Hours,
911 text alerts, and a party line — all backed by a trusted, award-winning service.

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Hardware Price $99.99 $100
Service Plan Price $7.99/mo. + taxes and fees $9.99/mo.
Unlimited US & Canada Calling
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Make calls to anywhere in US and Canada. MyPhone also includes Mexico and Puerto Rico.
Scheduled Quiet Hours
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Pause calls on a set schedule or customize hours by day.
Trusted Circle
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Restrict incoming and outgoing calls to those on your contact list.
Address-based 911
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First responders are automatically provided with your home address when 911 is called*.
Voicemail & call logs
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Listen to recorded messages and monitor incoming, outgoing, and missed calls.
Three-way calling
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Make calls with up to three people at once.
911 email & text alerts
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Get custom email or text alerts when 911 is dialed, so emergency contacts are aware.
Top rated by Consumer Reports
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Ooma is the top rated phone service by Consumer Reports.
Number porting
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Transfer your phone number for a one-time fee of $39.99.
Second line included
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Talk on two different phone lines at home.
Answering machine
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Listen to important messages through the Base Station speaker.
Personal numbers
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Add up to 9 numbers under one account. Set your own settings and ring patterns.
Call screening
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Listen to who’s leaving a message before answering the phone.
Family calling
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Join the same call from multiple phones at home.
Web portal for parents
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Manage contacts, Quiet Hours, call logs, and more on the My Ooma portal.
Battery backup
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Keep service running during power outages.
(battery sold separately)
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Hardware Price
$90
$100
Service Plan Price
$7.99/mo. + taxes and fees
$9.99/mo.
Unlimited US & Canada Calling
i
Make calls to anywhere in US and Canada. MyPhone also includes Mexico and Puerto Rico.
Scheduled Quiet Hours
i
Pause calls on a set schedule or customize hours by day.
Trusted Circle
i
Restrict incoming and outgoing calls to those on your contact list.
Address-based 911
i
First responders are automatically provided with your home address when 911 is called*.
Voicemail & call logs
i
Listen to recorded messages and monitor incoming, outgoing, and missed calls.
Three-way calling
i
Make calls with up to three people at once.
911 email & text alerts
i
Get custom email or text alerts when 911 is dialed, so emergency contacts are aware.
Top rated by Consumer Reports
i
Ooma is the top rated phone service by Consumer Reports.
Number porting
i
Transfer your phone number for a one-time fee of $39.99.
Second line included
i
Talk on two different phone lines at home.
Answering machine
i
Listen to important messages through the Base Station speaker.
Personal numbers
i
Add up to 9 numbers under one account. Set your own settings and ring patterns.
Call screening
i
Listen to who’s leaving a message before answering the phone.
Family calling
i
Join the same call from multiple phones at home.
Web portal for parents
i
Manage contacts, Quiet Hours, call logs, and more on the My Ooma portal.
Battery backup
i
Keep service running during power outages.
(battery sold separately)

The information contained in this comparison chart was last updated on April 15, 2026.

*You must provide and keep updated your MyPhone location for accurate 911 calling.
See E911 Terms and Disclosures | Ooma for more details.

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