Recent call quality issues

This forum includes tips for maintaining the best audio quality possible with the Ooma System. If your Ooma system is having issues with dropped calls, static audio or echo, look here for assistance.
murphy
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Re: Recent call quality issues

Post by murphy » Mon Apr 24, 2017 11:02 am

magmotif wrote:I've also been experiencing terrible call quality; when I call out using Ooma, the person on the other end hears a very choppy signal. I can hear the other person just fine. I just replaced my telo thinking that may be the problem, but the same issue persists.
See my thread.

viewtopic.php?f=4&t=20924&start=0
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tkramer
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Re: Recent call quality issues

Post by tkramer » Mon Apr 24, 2017 4:49 pm

I just tested with https://www.whichvoip.com/voip/speed_test/ppspeed.html

and I got 6 green circles (no issues). My incoming and outgoing calls gets a scrambled sound. I have used Ooma for over 5 years and never had this issue before. Is there anything I can change to test?

magmotif
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Re: Recent call quality issues

Post by magmotif » Mon Apr 24, 2017 5:11 pm

@Murphy, Thank you for the link. I ran the test and got 6 green circles, so apparently I don't have a problem with my internet connection. I'll just need to keep looking for answers... wondering if the "east coast server" has anything to do with it??

murphy
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Re: Recent call quality issues

Post by murphy » Tue Apr 25, 2017 2:14 am

I am on the east coast server. I don't know where it is located but I am in south east PA.
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Brad Ross
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Re: Recent call quality issues

Post by Brad Ross » Sun Apr 30, 2017 10:16 am

Can I be moved to the East Coast Server. Tons of static and dropped calls.

Tom
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Re: Recent call quality issues

Post by Tom » Sun Apr 30, 2017 11:31 am

done

candijo1988
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Re: Recent call quality issues

Post by candijo1988 » Sun Apr 30, 2017 5:27 pm

My call quality has been horrible the past few weeks. Calls cutting out, dropping at times, and just generally can't have a conversation. I have amazing internet. I work from home and have to have a reliable internet source.

Markrw
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Re: Recent call quality issues

Post by Markrw » Mon May 01, 2017 7:34 am

I too have been having constant call quality issues for the last several months and even replaced my Ooma Telos to make sure it was not the Telos. I ran a speed test during a call and you will notice the difference when I was on the call and when I was not on a call.

Date ConnType Download Upload Latency

4/30/17 9:18 Wi-Fi 71967 5970 14
4/30/17 9:17 Wi-Fi 80874 5948 13
4/30/17 9:17 Wi-Fi 58403 5615 12
4/30/17 9:16 Wi-Fi 64645 5846 11
4/30/17 9:15 Wi-Fi 69380 759 11
4/30/17 9:14 Wi-Fi 79205 718 11
4/30/17 9:13 Wi-Fi 68514 808 12
4/30/17 9:12 Wi-Fi 68906 793 13
4/30/17 9:11 Wi-Fi 88356 752 12
4/29/17 16:05 Wi-Fi 75276 5552 11
4/29/17 6:43 Wi-Fi 61424 5929 13

I also ran the jitter test mentioned earlier in this thread and everything was green.

Jitter .9 ms
Packet Loss .2
MOS Score 4

When I contacted Ooma this was the response I received:

Your are experiencing issues with call quality because of 2 possible reasons:
After a couple of tests from our end, we found that your upstream bandwidth is not stable, thus:

Based on speed test result the suggested value for upstream bandwidth is 1080.0 kbps
Based on speed test result the suggested value for upstream bandwidth is 900.0 kbps
Based on speed test result the suggested value for upstream bandwidth is 640.0 kbps
Based on speed test result the suggested value for upstream bandwidth is 790.0 kbps

Your Ooma device is already connected directly to the modem so it should already be prioritized on your network, so there is not much we can change on your setup; unless the device itself/hardware is deteriorating. If it is, then we suggest for you to try and replace your Telo.


As I mentioned I swapped the Telos with no improvement and am not sure where to go from here I have XFINITY and use an Arias CM820A modem and any constructive suggestions would be appreciated.

Thanks.

murphy
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Re: Recent call quality issues

Post by murphy » Mon May 01, 2017 7:43 am

Run this test.

http://www.whichvoip.com/voip/speed_test/ppspeed.html

I found that my modem had a problem and was losing up to 17 % of my upstream packets. My outbound audio was unintelligible. A new modem solved the problem.
Customer since January 2009
Telo with 2 Handsets, a Linx, and a Safety Phone
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4ensic
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Re: Recent call quality issues

Post by 4ensic » Mon May 01, 2017 9:27 am

Using fast cable for Ooma for about 6 years, calls started dropping or being randomly going to VM without ringing a couple days ago (using hardwire handset), can you please work your magic? Thanks.

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