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In reply to the discussion: Anyone Here Have Magic Jack? [View all]

auntAgonist

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2. Yes, we've had it for a couple of years.
Mon Dec 26, 2011, 08:31 PM
Dec 2011

I like that my calls to Canada are free. The only downside is if your computer is busy with downloads etc and the bandwidth is low then the quality of the call is really bad!

It's basically VOIP voice over the internet. It's not a bad option, certainly cheaper than paying a monthly fee.

Check out the MagicJack Plus, I have yet to look into that but apparently it plugs into the wall (?)

aA

on edit:

Check this out.
http://magicjack.com/plus-v05/

No computer Required with magicJack PLUS

You do not need a computer anymore, so now you receive as good or better service than your regular home phone does. No more having to keep your computer turned on all the time. You can use any phone—corded, cordless, portable, DECT and simply plug it into your new phone jack in the magicJack PLUS which can be plugged into the wall now. Of course you still have a choice to plug your phone into the magicJack PLUS when you want to use it with your computer when traveling, at a second house, at your business or even your home. Now you have a choice, and magicJack is the only one who gives you these choices.

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Anyone Here Have Magic Jack? [View all] romantico Dec 2011 OP
Love it. It uses a usb port and your broadband connection. Lucinda Dec 2011 #1
Yes, we've had it for a couple of years. auntAgonist Dec 2011 #2
Sounds like a vibrator. undeterred Dec 2011 #3
We did the same thing 2 yrs ago. No landline/tv etc. Highspeed Internet only... jannyk Dec 2011 #4
WOW romantico Dec 2011 #5
it's good but not perfect NJCher Dec 2011 #6
There are certain numbers I can't get through on", like 911? leftyohiolib Dec 2011 #19
One (possibly major) and one (minor) thing to consider Orrex Dec 2011 #7
Thanks romantico Dec 2011 #9
I don't think that the volume issue would happen with the MJ Plus Orrex Dec 2011 #11
So you are going with dry loop DSL? Gold Metal Flake Dec 2011 #8
??? romantico Dec 2011 #10
You are dropping your land line phone, right? Gold Metal Flake Dec 2011 #14
Thanks! romantico Dec 2011 #15
"Sometimes that can reduce your speeds." no it doesnt leftyohiolib Dec 2011 #17
b/c you got a higher speed dsl w/ cable or you had trouble with your phone line leftyohiolib Dec 2011 #18
Dude, you have to deal with the conditions you have. Gold Metal Flake Dec 2011 #22
That sounds painful... NYC_SKP Dec 2011 #16
You really got to work up to it. Gold Metal Flake Dec 2011 #23
My sister has it. RebelOne Dec 2011 #12
How does Majuc Jack compare with Ooma? yellowcanine Dec 2011 #13
We have Ooma and love it. nt Saturday Dec 2011 #20
I have it and it meets my needs. deucemagnet Dec 2011 #21
Something else that just occurred to me about Magic Jack Orrex Dec 2011 #24
I have had Magic Jack for 5 years now. annonymous Dec 2011 #25
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