Free U.S. calling-enabling ooma devices are now publicly available

Unlimited U.S. calling ooma, Inc., announced today its ooma systems are now directly available to consumers through the ooma website.

Introductory pricing is $399 for each ooma Hub device and $39.95 for each ooma Scout device.

Besides free calling, included features are the ooma Instant Second Line and the ooma Broadband Answering Machine- each with no additional monthly fees.

Here's a broader feature list:

• NO CHARGE for calls in the US!
• Instant Second Line
• Broadband Answering Machine
• Online ooma Lounge
• Enhanced call-waiting
• Three-way conferencing
• Do not disturb
• Caller ID and blocking
• Call overseas for pennies per minute

Here's a link to how this all works:

ooma says the Hub device's suggested retail pricing will climb to $599 next year.

Hey, looks like they are doing a Steve Jobs in reverse, no?