Magicjack

[Greg Bell]

I have been using this service for over six months and have been very happy with it. I use it for a second line in a different area and have the calls forwarded to my primary line. It cost 20 a year for a second line.

www.magicjack.com

[Michael Larson]

Greg,

Starting using one two weeks ago. It is working great.

I'm waiting for them to open up porting of numbers(so I can use my current number) before I switch over completely.

For $20 for the device and $20 a year it's a great deal.

[Dominic J. Maricic]

Funny, I've seen some people saying quite the opposite about this service in another thread. I'll have to hear more opinions!

[Michael Larson]

Originally Posted by dmaricic

Funny, I've seen some people saying quite the opposite about this service in another thread. I'll have to hear more opinions!

I called and left you a message using the majicJack.

I had a call quality issue the first day I used it but not since.

It doesn't require much bandwidth so it works well on DSL or Cable.
I have Comcast.

[Dominic J. Maricic]

I think it was more the billing than the quality they were objecting to. They might have cleared up any problems though.

[Greg Bell]

I have heard that also. They give you an option to get the equipment faster if you pay now instead of taking the 30 day trial. I think that is where most people get confused.

I had a problem in the beginning with people not being able to hear me on the other end. With a little research I found out that you can adjust the volume. That took care of the problem.

[Thomas H. Dietrich]

I have it, I do not like it, but it's a cheap way to create a voicemail box with a seperate number.

tom

[Scott Widick]

I have it .. waiting for the number port also.. I did have some trouble too with people hearing me on the other end.

[Peter W. Bennett]

Did you purchase it throught the internet or did you call the 800 number?
Their web page does not say its secure.

[Greg Bell]

I purchased it through the internet. I do believe that it takes you to a secure page when you order.

[relliott]

Originally Posted by gbell

I purchased it through the internet. I do believe that it takes you to a secure page when you order.

Greg does it work like voip or only with the computer on?

[Michael Larson]

Bob, it requires an active broad band connection and your computer has to be left on(not hibernate or sleep)

[Greg Bell]

The computer has to be on for you to be able to make calls. I use mine for an Orlando number and have it forward to my main number (cell phone). The computer doesn't need to be on for it to forward the calls. I am going to get another one so that I have a Daytona Beach number also. I can have two extra lines in two different area codes for $40 a year.

[relliott]

Originally Posted by gbell

The computer has to be on for you to be able to make calls. I use mine for an Orlando number and have it forward to my main number (cell phone). The computer doesn't need to be on for it to forward the calls. I am going to get another one so that I have a Daytona Beach number also. I can have two extra lines in two different area codes for $40 a year.

Ok , I knew there was a reason it is not a good land line replacement for an older person.

You would not get calls unless computer was always on.(same answer , thanks Mike)

[Scott Widick]

800 number. They try to upsell and ad on during the call. I hung up early and they charged me for 2 yrs instead of one.