Basic phone?
Smart move.

A dumb phone—sometimes called a simple phone, basics phone, or non-smart phone—is built for the essentials: safe, reliable calling. Unlike smartphones, dumb phones don’t have gaming apps, social media feeds, or constant notifications. They provide a safe phone experience that keeps communication simple and stress-free.

Dumb phones are making a comeback because they cut through digital noise. By focusing only on safe talk features, they help you stay grounded, avoid doom scrolling, and enjoy more meaningful conversations with the people who matter most.

Yes. Dumb phones don’t run background tracking or intrusive apps. As a safety phone, a dumb phone gives you stronger privacy and control, offering a safe phone solution that makes calling more secure. Features like caller ID, caller ID blocking, and greenlisting trusted numbers add extra layers of protection.

Absolutely. Dumb phones are designed for reliable voice calls. VoIP home phones from Ooma include caller ID, call logs, and contact lists so you can easily manage who you talk to. With simple tech, you stay connected without the clutter of a smartphone.

Dumb phones support address-based 911 by automatically sending the user’s registered address to emergency responders when a call is placed. These phones add an extra layer of peace of mind by providing 911 notifications, making them a trusted basics phone option for safety-first households.

A dumb phone keeps life simple. By removing addictive apps and constant digital noise, it encourages healthier sleep, deeper focus, and more balance. Features like Do Not Disturb and caller ID blocking let you control when and how you connect, creating more space for peace of mind.

Dumb phones are perfect for anyone seeking privacy, simplicity, or a safer connection. Whether you call it a dumb phone, safe phone, or basics phone, this simple tech is designed for people who want peace of mind and distraction-free communication—with added features like contact lists, call logs, and greenlisting to keep things easy and secure.

No, there are no activation or setup fees associated with Ooma Home Phone Basic service. However, you must purchase the Ooma Telo router, for a one-time cost of about $129.99. After purchasing the hardware, you only pay the applicable monthly taxes and fees, which are typically $6 to $9 depending on your location.

With Ooma Home Phone Basic service you get everyday low rates on international calling. You can also subscribe to World plan, for $17.99 per month, allowing you to call more than 60 countries worldwide. The World Plus plan allows calling to more than 70 countries for $25.99 per month.

The Ooma VoIP service has been engineered to provide crystal-clear call quality and reliability comparable to—or even better than—traditional landlines. By utilizing advanced technologies like adaptive redundancy and PureVoice HD technology, Ooma phone service offers clear audio and minimizes dropped calls or jitter issues that may occur with other VoIP providers.

In most cases, yes! Ooma allows you to transfer your existing telephone number during the signup process. There is a one-time transfer cost of $39.99. Ooma handles the entire procedure, called porting, so you won’t experience disruptions in communication while switching from your old phone service provider to Ooma. Do not cancel service from your previous provider until the porting process is complete to avoid the risk of losing your number.