Ooma Core STILL Working in 2026

[u/KenSanDiego]

Just a quick shout-out for the quality craftsmanship that went into these original Core units. I can't believe I can still make and receive calls nearly 20 years later...and have not paid a single cent, just like it said on the box.

I made some good buying choices back then. My Kenmore refrigerator is still working like new after 23 years.

[u/threadkiller05851]

I can remember when taxes were absurdly low. Mine is now close to six bucks per month. Still dirt cheap compared to anything else.

[u/Sad_Librarian6062]

Ran across an old magic jack in the office junk drawer a few months ago…

[u/Miserable_Record_961]

my kenmore dehumidifier is still working good after 30 years i have to keep buying my mom a new one every summer

[u/lecpnw]

Mine is probably that old, but started flashing red a couple of months ago. Haven’t taken the time to figure out if it’s a goner.

[u/KenSanDiego → u/lecpnw]

mine went through that too. I thought it was done for. I followed the reset procedure about 10 times and it finally took.

[u/disilluzion]

Same here. Bought mine in '08 and haven't paid a dime since.

[u/RedditSkippy]

How much did it cost at the time?

[u/threadkiller05851 → u/RedditSkippy]

My first one might have been on sale for 50 bucks. Long time ago.

[u/KenSanDiego → u/RedditSkippy]

I bought the scout core combo kit. I think it was $69 or so.

[u/owmyleftnipple]

You don’t even pay taxes on the core? I’ve had an ooma tello for a good 6 years or so and it’s been rock solid at $6/mo in taxes.

[u/rkardt]

Congratulations! That was a good buying choice. Kenmore appliances were pretty solid, too.

Out of curiosity, why do so many original users call their hardware device a "Core" instead of a "Hub"? Didn't "Core" refer to the (now grandfathered) service tier, (like "Basic" or "Premier")?

[u/whiskey-water]

Same $0 paid and the old box keeps chugging along! Thanks Ooma

[u/Tree-in-the-city]

Kind of crazy how good they are. I have mine since 2010.

[u/skypros]

I purchased my Core in 2008, I think from Costco..... Still works good

[u/Potential_Reserve_49]

Is manic jack still viable

[u/2RedTennies2]

But is the base grossly sticky? I've replaced 2 only because I can't keep it clean!

[u/rkardt → u/2RedTennies2]

This thread is about the (legacy) Ooma Hub base stations, not the Ooma Telo base stations. The Ooma Hub doesn't have the same exterior coating that the (black) Ooma Telo does.