No. Ooma is a VoIP service and does not require a traditional landline or phone company service. Your phone calls are delivered over your Starlink internet connection instead.

Ooma Telo works seamlessly with Starlink satellite internet to deliver crystal-clear home phone service in remote, rural, and off-grid locations.
All you pay are monthly taxes and fees.
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Ooma Telo uses your Starlink internet connection to provide reliable VoIP phone service when you are living or staying far from cell towers.
Ooma Telo works seamlessly with Starlink to give you reliable home phone service anywhere.
Get a dependable phone line even when cell phones don’t have service.
Help automatically comes to your registered address in an emergency.
Have conversations that sound like you’re calling from the city, even when you’re not.
Set up on your own in 10 minutes or less. No complicated wiring, no hassle.
Transfer your current number for a one-time fee or choose a new one for free.
Choose reliable phone service that costs less than a typical landline or cell phone bill.
No. Ooma is a VoIP service and does not require a traditional landline or phone company service. Your phone calls are delivered over your Starlink internet connection instead.
Setup typically takes just a few minutes. Once everything is connected and activated, you should hear a dial tone and be ready to make calls right away.
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Once connected, your home phone works just like it always has.
No. Starlink is not required. Ooma and other VoIP services work with most broadband internet connections, including cable, fiber, DSL, plus other satellite internet options like Starlink.
Yes. Most standard corded and cordless home phones work with Ooma. There is no need to buy special phones unless you want to.
Yes. Starlink provides more than enough internet speed for clear, natural-sounding phone calls. Ooma uses very little bandwidth, so conversations typically sound just like a traditional home phone.
Yes. Many people use VoIP over Starlink every day for regular calls and long conversations. When your Starlink connection is stable, your phone service is reliable as well.
But unstable connections can sometimes happen. With Ooma PureVoice™ technology, Ooma detects potential issues early and sends extra data to keep calls clear and smooth.
No. Phone calls use very little internet data. You can usually talk on the phone while using the internet for other activities without noticing any slowdown.
Because Ooma uses your internet connection, phone service will be unavailable if Starlink is temporarily down, unless you have a battery backup option. Many people keep a mobile phone as a backup for added peace of mind.
Ooma offers nationwide calling for free—you only pay applicable taxes and fees. Optional Premier features, including advanced call blocking, three-way calling, Instant Second Line, and more, are available for $9.99/month. Ooma service is separate from your monthly Starlink internet subscription.
For many rural homes, yes. VoIP with Starlink often provides clearer calls, more features, and better reliability than aging landline infrastructure.
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