johnlvs2run
join:2006-04-08
Santa Maria, CA
| reply to johnlvs2run
handset through internal house wiring
I ordered 2 years of MagicJack yesterday for $59.90.
Yes, MJ does work through the internal wiring of the house. First disconnect that line and tape the wires at the box outside of the house, so the current doesn't fry your equipment.
Yes, you can use your handset to make calls from any phonejack in the house, with your internal wiring. You would only use the softphone and see any ads on their software, when dialing from the computer screen. But you don't have to do that.
The main negative for me is that MJ doesn't yet work with Linux, which I am using 100 percent of the time. So every time I want to make a LD call, I have to reboot the computer to windows.  That's a hassle but I don't make that many LD calls so I have ordered it anyway.
In the meantime I also got a GrandCentral number in San Antonio, so my mom can call me for free.  |
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johnlvs2run
join:2006-04-08
Santa Maria, CA
| reply to rizwan602
handset or computer
said by rizwan602  :Is Magic Jack like Skype where you have to use the PC to originate the call and then pick up the handset? Or all the dialing and phone call receiving done by the handset exclusively? If everything is handled by the handset, I am going to have to look at this thing closely!! Sounds interesting so far! Anyone know for sure? Good question. I presumed it was all from the handset. My house is internally wired, so that would work for me. If calls have to be made from computer that would kill it - surely that is not the case. Can someone verify this? |
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rizwan602
join:2004-03-20
Gilbert, AZ
 ·Cox HSI
| reply to laserjobs
Re: MagicJack is going to put them all out of business
Is Magic Jack like Skype where you have to use the PC to originate the call and then pick up the handset? Or all the dialing and phone call receiving done by the handset exclusively?
If everything is handled by the handset, I am going to have to look at this thing closely!! Sounds interesting so far!
Anyone know for sure? |
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KoolMoe
Aw Man
Premium
join:2001-02-14
Annapolis, MD
clubs:
 ·Verizon FIOS
 ·Speakeasy
| reply to laserjobs
The ILECs don't like these termination fees at all. With their current grip on our lovely government, I can almost assure you the fees won't last much longer.
Any business that builds their model on these fees is eventually doomed.
KM
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laserjobs
Premium
join:2004-05-02
Las Vegas, NV
·Cox HSI
| reply to keyboard5684
I don't make a dime from magicjack so don't say I am spamming. I am just amazed at the concept and the low price point. The company has put together a brilliant product that makes money in both advertising and termination fees.
My point was that Vonage and other VoIP providers are in for some stiff competition if this takes off, which I expect it will.
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keyboard5684
join:2001-08-01
Youngsville, PA
 ·Teliax VOIP
 ·WestPAnet Inc.
·WestPAnet Inc. CA..
| reply to laserjobs
Yep, okay.
I have no idea who "Magic Jack" is and nobody I asked about it did either.
I think I will stick with Vonage.
They offer softphones, USB adapter, etc.
Vonage is the most stable VOIP out there. If they go, so will everyone else.
So really, quit spamming the forum with this majicjack shit. |
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95559781
join:2007-07-21 |  reply to laserjobs
I concur with Laser. MagicJack is simply incredible. This thing is going to sell like wildfire. |
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laserjobs
Premium
join:2004-05-02
Las Vegas, NV
·Cox HSI
| Ad based softphone combined with an USB adapter for $40 a YEAR!!!
I would not be surprised if Google picks this company up to add to adsense and Grand Central.
»www.magicjack.com
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