Note: Unlimited calling is included with the Ooma Office subscription fee but monthly taxes and fees still apply due to federal regulations.

Traditional business landlines will typically cost between $40 to $50 per line per month depending on features. We offer unlimited lines with our service, which means callers never get a busy signal no matter how busy you are. At only C$ 24.95 per user per month, cost savings is a primary reason why so many people switch to Ooma Office.

Setting up a 1-800 number with Ooma Office is simple and straightforward.

How to add a toll-free number with Ooma Office

Follow these instructions to add a toll-free number to your Ooma Office account.

1. Log into office.ooma.com as an administrator and navigate to the Settings page.
2. Click Phone Numbers.
3. Click Add and choose Toll Free Number from the list.
4. A toll-free phone number has been pre-selected, but you can choose a new one by clicking on the suggested number.
5. Choose whether you will assign the phone number to an extension or if you will leave it unassigned.
6. Click Save.

How to add a toll-free calling plan

If you’re planning on receiving a lot of toll-free calls, you can also add a toll-free calling plan to your Ooma Office account.

Normally if you are receiving more than 500 minutes per month of incoming toll-free calls, you can subscribe to a calling plan to reduce the cost to your business. Ooma Office currently offers two toll-free calling plans:

• $15 per month for 1,000 additional minutes of toll-free number calling (1,500 minutes total per month). Additional minutes are charged at 2.9¢ per minute.
• $30 per month for 2,500 additional minutes of toll-free number calling (3,000 minutes total per month). Additional minutes are charged at 2.4¢ per minute.

If you would like to subscribe to one of these plans, you can do so by logging into Ooma Office Manager as an administrator and visiting the Services section of the Store page.

As a result, companies get greater flexibility and mobility with their business line that they simply can’t find with traditional business landline phones. Even better, you still get all of the features you enjoy from mobile phones – calls, voicemails, messages, and more – but at a fraction of the cost.

Features of Business Phone Systems

One of the biggest features of cloud-based phone systems is a virtual receptionist. You can generate automated voice messages that direct your customers to different departments and locations through one central business phone number. Because business VoIP systems operate in the cloud, it means that your employees can handle business communications from office desk phones as well as mobile phones with ease.

Business phone systems using VoIP offer many other important communication features including:

• Conference bridge
• Call transfers
• Modes for business hours and after hours
• Voicemail
• Caller-ID
• Music on hold
• Ring groups, and more.

Advantages of Cloud Phone Systems

Affordability

Compared to the setup costs of traditional landline phones, cloud-based office phone systems are much more cost-effective. There’s no need for a professional installation or IT personnel (many cloud systems are DIY), and often no contract or monthly line charge.

Mobile Phone Enabled

With the rise of remote workers, traveling workers, and widespread smartphone use in general, mobility features are a huge selling point for VoIP systems.

Scalable

Cloud-based technology also enables businesses to add extensions for new employees digitally as their company grows. For small and medium sized businesses, this is particularly beneficial because they don’t have to pay for an intrusive, expensive installation process.

Easy Setup

Cloud-based business phone systems often have a do-it-yourself setup. Usually all you need is a high-speed internet connection, access to your service’s user portal to manage settings and whatever hardware you are using, whether it’s a traditional business VoIP phone or smartphone.

Reliable Service

Having great call quality is a must for businesses. VoIP systems can intelligently prioritize voice traffic even during congested network conditions, ensuring that every call you make is crystal-clear despite bandwidth-intensive tasks.

Who Benefits Most from VoIP Office Systems?

Many small businesses have turned to VoIP due to their low cost, easy setup, and ability to scale quickly as their business grows. IT and infrastructure for traditional phone systems can be expensive and time-consuming. Cloud-based systems are also ideal for small businesses because managers can add new employees and use their main business phone number for multiple locations through their mobile devices seamlessly.

Our virtual receptionist can help answer frequently asked questions and keep people engaged with your business when you’re out of the office or otherwise unavailable.

For example, if you had 3 phones in your office and needed to add an additional line for a new hire, you would be able to set up their personal extension through their mobile device and download our award-winning mobile app for business calls. These options allow your new employee to get up and running straight away and could also be an excellent solution for remote workers or employees who travel frequently.

You can also always purchase an additional analog or IP phone from Ooma or purchase your own analog phone at your nearest retailer and add an additional line through your high-speed internet connection.