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Good news for small-business owners looking to grow their business while cutting costs: You no longer need to sacri;ce quality for price when it comes to your phone system.

Just as they’ve proven with their #1 rated home phone solution,** Ooma Of;ce uses your high-speed Internet connection to deliver a high-quality yet very affordable business-class phone system.

Ideal for small companies closely watching their bottom dollar, the cloud PBX-powered Ooma Of;ce offers many advanced features, yet uses your existing phone, is surprisingly simple to set up and is expandable to grow with your business.

Here’s a closer look at why Ooma Of;ce is everything you’ll ever need in a business phone system.

1. It’s Affordable

The last thing a small business needs to worry about is spending more than it needs to.

Ooma Of;ce provides unlimited calling in the U.S. and Canada, starting at only $19.98 a month. It’s no wonder so many small businesses have found switching to Ooma has cut their phone bill signi;cantly, many times more than half over traditional telephone providers.

Specifically, Ooma Office starts at just $9.99 per user per month and $9.99 per phone number per month. Each additional phone user can be added for a cost of $9.99 per month. Ooma Of;ce supports up to ;ve desk phones, plus you can add up to 15 mobile extensions that forward to telecommuters and mobile phones.

For example, a three-person office with one phone number costs less than $40 per month (plus taxes).

Other cost-saving considerations: Ooma Of;ce uses standard analog phones you can pick up inexpensively, compared to other Internet phone service providers that require the purchase of IP (Internet Protocol) phones (usually $100 to $250 apiece). What’s more, Ooma Of;ce extensions work wirelessly so there is no need to pay for any special wiring in the of;ce, as other VoIP providers require.

For the month of June 2014, Ooma Of;ce is $199.99 for the base station and three wireless DECT radio receivers supporting up to four desk phone extensions.

2. It’s Business Grade

Truly, we’re talking professional, high-quality sound here. All you need is a high-speed Internet connection and your regular phone and you won’t be able to hear the difference between Internet phone service and your old landline.

And no, your computer doesn’t need to be on to place or accept calls as the Ooma Of;ce Base Station is a stand-alone, low-power, always-on router.

3. It’s Versatile

Your small business can enjoy big-business features—all rolled into the low price. This includes a quite sophisticated virtual receptionist to greet callers and swiftly direct them to the right person or information. Plus the virtual receptionist uses text-to-speech technology so you can easily change the greeting at any time. Plus you get all the features you might expect from a business phone system, like extension dialing, conference bridges, music-on-hold, call forwarding, voicemail sent to your email and much more.

Keep your existing phone number or pick a new number in almost any area code.

4. It’s Simple to Set up

You don’t have to hire an IT person to set up or change your phone system. It’s completely do-it-yourself. You can even take it with you if you move of;ces. Set up Ooma Of;ce in less than 30 minutes—with no special IP phones, wiring or equipment required.

Simply plug your existing corded or cordless phones or headset systems into the DECT radio remote phone jacks (included), which are wirelessly connected to the base station, and open the web dashboard to assign extensions and customize your features. Complimentary 24/7 support is offered, if needed.

Once your account is activated, Ooma collects your physical address for 911 emergency response purposes.

5. It’s Practical

Ooma Of;ce is already transforming small businesses. After switching to Ooma Office, Rhode Island’s KITE Architects saves about $1,200 a year on phone bills. What’s more, the six-person architectural firm says they’re seeing a productivity boon thanks to Ooma Of;ce’s advanced features—such as simultaneous of;ce and mobile phone ringing, so no call is missed while in the ;eld—which contributes to about $24,000 in additional billings per year, says the company.