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Lost-in-FL

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1. I had in the past (4 yrs ago maybe?)...

Reply to LynneSin (Original post)

Thu Feb 23, 2012, 04:23 PM

Feb 2012

…but never as a "permanent" solution. Got it in case we traveled overseas or to make calls to Europe from the states. IMHO, I don't think it would work unless you are planning on keeping your computer on all day and night.

The quality of the calls was very good. We stopped using it because we didn't use it often and when it came time to renew, they were asking much more money than when we started. Since we didn't use it, we got rid of it.

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Has anyone used Magic Jack? Your thoughts? [View all] LynneSin Feb 2012 OP

I had in the past (4 yrs ago maybe?)... Lost-in-FL Feb 2012 #1

You're correct. Computer has to be on all the time. BUT there is now a MagicJack that doesn't need auntAgonist Feb 2012 #4

I have had MagicJack for a couple of years now. auntAgonist Feb 2012 #2

I haven't answered my home phone in like 8 years LynneSin Feb 2012 #6

do they not allow you to port your home number OriginalGeek Feb 2012 #15

My sister has it. RebelOne Feb 2012 #3

We've used it for several years as our primary household phone. Lucinda Feb 2012 #5

When you switched to it - did you keep your home phone number or buy a new one LynneSin Feb 2012 #7

According to their website: auntAgonist Feb 2012 #8

We went with a new number. Lucinda Feb 2012 #12

I'll be interested to see the replies you get on this. Arkansas Granny Feb 2012 #9

I dont' even need my home phone to do that.... LynneSin Feb 2012 #10

That's a new one on me. Thanks for the link. I'll be sharing that one. Arkansas Granny Feb 2012 #11

we use it as our primary number now Corgigal Feb 2012 #13

Sounds like a street name for an illegal drug. Those are my thoughts. yellowcanine Feb 2012 #14

No. MiddleFingerMom Feb 2012 #16

I have it and LOVE IT - you CAN port your current number dr.strangelove Feb 2012 #17

I've had MJ for 3 years as my land line amuse bouche Feb 2012 #18