Originally Posted by nmenaker

I think the bigger issue with google voice GV, is that since the Grandcentral purchase over 10 years ago, there really hasn't been much development or evolution of it AT ALL..

I'm not too concerned that they cancel the service or the landline obi (other) api, but I would probably expect them to at some point charge say 30$ a year to maintain the unlimited US calling and services. Who knows, every year they seem to just extend the death of it and continue to enable API's..

But, I still recommend people to get an ooma. Yes, it can cost between 30-100$ a year in taxes, 911 surcharges and local fees/taxes, NONE of which goes to ooma I believe, and it then can cost another 120$ A year to get premier for 2nd lines and such.

Overall the service is pretty rock solid, I really like the app which enables one to call anywhere in the world with their smartphone, but using their landline numbers and some free minutes, and the 2nd line features work well..

disclaimer. been a user for over 10 years now (since the beta days) and am not prepared to pay 1 cent (until my white ooma core dies) but would if it did. ;-)