Ooma Launches Starlink Home Phone

As traditional copper landlines are phased out, Ooma has introduced StarDial, a home phone system that integrates with SpaceX's Starlink satellite internet service. This offering is particularly aimed at the significant number of Starlink subscribers in rural and remote parts of the United States.

Ooma's StarDial, priced at $129.99, bundles a cordless handset and a cellular base station compatible with Starlink setups. The company highlights that this provides a simple, reliable home phone option for consumers who still desire a landline service.

This move comes as telecommunications companies, including AT&T, are retiring aging copper networks. Ooma notes that cellular service can be unreliable in rural areas, leading to dropped calls and weak reception indoors.

Set up in approximately 15 minutes, StarDial connects to a Starlink Wi-Fi connection. It offers unlimited nationwide calling by default. Additional features like international calling and call blocking are available through an optional $9.99 monthly subscription, Ooma Premier.