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Magic Jack a USB device allowing you to send and receive phone calls through your computer's broadband connection.
Contents at a Glance
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Voip Pricing
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The Magic Jack device is plugged into your computer's usb port and the other end into your phone.
Selling for an initial fee of $39.95 plus shipping and handling.
The first year of phone service is included with the purchase price.
Thereafter, it is renewed each year for only $19.95.
You can purchase up to four additional years at a time for $59.95.
Selling for an initial fee of $39.95 plus shipping and handling.
The first year of phone service is included with the purchase price.
Thereafter, it is renewed each year for only $19.95.
You can purchase up to four additional years at a time for $59.95.
Other Voip Providers
Fees And Security Issues
Some of the more well known voip providers may require additional equipment plus activation and/or cancellation fees.
Magic Jack does not require additional equipment or any contracts. If unsatisfied with the service you may cancel at anytime.
Its nearest competitor in-terms of price may be Skype, but Skype does not offer 911 service.
Another problem with Skype is that security may be a big issue. Upon browsing Skype user forums there are a number of instances where their accounts have been hacked.
If you do a lot of long distance calling voip services tend to be cheaper than traditional landlines even with unlimited calling plans.
The savings are even greater if you pay per minute charges for long distance calling.
Many of the better known Voip providers like Vonage, Verizon, Packet8, Net2Phone and AT&T will run upwards of $200 yearly. Magic Jack is just a pittance when compared to these services.
Magic Jack does not require additional equipment or any contracts. If unsatisfied with the service you may cancel at anytime.
Its nearest competitor in-terms of price may be Skype, but Skype does not offer 911 service.
Another problem with Skype is that security may be a big issue. Upon browsing Skype user forums there are a number of instances where their accounts have been hacked.
If you do a lot of long distance calling voip services tend to be cheaper than traditional landlines even with unlimited calling plans.
The savings are even greater if you pay per minute charges for long distance calling.
Many of the better known Voip providers like Vonage, Verizon, Packet8, Net2Phone and AT&T will run upwards of $200 yearly. Magic Jack is just a pittance when compared to these services.
Magic Jack Installation
Simple And Easy
Installation is relatively simple. The usb device will install itself.
Select the phone number of your choice.
Setup 911 service and call forwarding if desired.
Select the phone number of your choice.
Setup 911 service and call forwarding if desired.
Magic Jack Features
What You Get
* Three-way(conference)calling
* can be used with a headset or house phone
* Caller ID
* Call waiting
* Call forwarding
* Voicemail
* Telephone number not listed in directories
* Free phone number
* Do not disturb
* Free 911 service
* Free 411(directory Assistance)
* can be used with a headset or house phone
* Caller ID
* Call waiting
* Call forwarding
* Voicemail
* Telephone number not listed in directories
* Free phone number
* Do not disturb
* Free 911 service
* Free 411(directory Assistance)
Traveling
Internationally
When traveling internationally you can still enjoy the convenience of unlimited free calling from your Magic Jack phone number to all locations in the US and Canada.
The Founder
Who Is David Borislow
Although Magic Jack maybe newer than some of the older Voip providers, it is a technology well worth looking into.
David Borislow inventor of the Magic Jack device and founder of Ymax communications corporation a U.S based competitive local exchange carrier (CLEC). Borislow has over 20 years in the telecommunications industry and winner of the J.D Power and Associates Award.
It is reported that David Borislow provided most of the funding for Magic Jack by investing $17 million from his own pockets.
David Borislow inventor of the Magic Jack device and founder of Ymax communications corporation a U.S based competitive local exchange carrier (CLEC). Borislow has over 20 years in the telecommunications industry and winner of the J.D Power and Associates Award.
It is reported that David Borislow provided most of the funding for Magic Jack by investing $17 million from his own pockets.
Testing Magic Jack
The Results
Having tested Magic Jack, I found the clarity of incoming and outgoing calls were amazingly clear on both headset and house phone.
In Summary
Is It Worth It
At this time Magic Jack is only available online. However, there are plans to make it available in retail stores.
With the commitment of its inventor and continual upgrades, this company appears to have plans to be around for the long haul.
As with any new service there may be imperfections that will improve as system upgrades continue. However, for the price, Magic Jack may turn out to be a tough competitor for some of the more expensive Voip providers.
With the commitment of its inventor and continual upgrades, this company appears to have plans to be around for the long haul.
As with any new service there may be imperfections that will improve as system upgrades continue. However, for the price, Magic Jack may turn out to be a tough competitor for some of the more expensive Voip providers.
Reader Feedback
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- MJ User MJ User Feb 1, 2009 @ 6:02 pm
- I have my Magic Jack connected to a 7 year old laptop with old USB 1 ports. It works great. I like to fool around with new technology and needed a second line. I am more than pleased with this. I have had one or two issues that seemed to have cleared up. I am almost ready to say that I would think about using it as a main line. I have had it for a month so I'll use it a bit more before making any firm judgements.
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- drbray drbray Dec 13, 2008 @ 3:45 pm
- MagicJack® Set Up
After you have connected the device for the first time and registered the device, you should probably run TCP Optimizer to "tune" your computer to work with it in an efficient manner; it can be downloaded from the following website:
http://www.speedguide.net/downloads.php
(Quick use instructions are found on download site too)
MagicJack® Uses
1.Inexpensive Secondary Telephone Service
2.Excellent adjunct to expensive prime time and/or poor indoor Cellular Telephone Service
3.Distribute magicJack® phone number to all contacts as primary contact number
4.When outdoors have the magicJack® phone number forwarded to cell phone
5.When indoors use the magicJack® phone to reach and be reached by contacts
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- tdove tdove Nov 1, 2008 @ 4:34 pm
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