magicJack and magicJack Plus Support, Reviews, FAQs and Tricks

Agent_86

Where can I get this no computer required version ?

I didn't see it on the mj site or at least not much details about it other then no computer required ?

Please advise

It's the only thing that is offered on the MJ website now. Right now you can get it there or at Radio Shack on the web or ...

Agent_86

OK , it's been years now
3+ years of running the MJ on this old laptop and working perfectly and I do mean perfectly

Actually I never get a dropped call, never crackly, and never any delay.

In the beginning there was only rare occasion of this, but completely tolorable, however this had not ...

Agent_86

If you have good Internet service you will be amazed what you can do with a MJ. somewhere in this forum is a list of countries where MJ has worked good.

Found it:

http://www.phoneservicesupport.com/list-of-countries-cities-where-mjs-are-being-used-t2406.html

Great thanks, this will help out the ...

Agent_86

Hi

I have mj and a neighbour asked about this in which I have no idea

Subject:
Can you use MJ to call someone in Germany ?

Notes:
I see calls to US and Canada, also incoming from other countries but no outgoing to those other countries.
However, what about an MJ in Germany with a US mj number ...

Agent_86

I understand the complaint, but it certainly is cheap enough

There is still a huge benefit in having a NO computer required device

For those who use MJ as their only home phone service, in which I also forward to my cell when not at home.

In this case the laptop that is running does not use much ...

Agent_86

Reviving an old post

I'm not sure exactly what my results would be faxing on MJ

However, I am currently using this for an alternative since I only need a fax on a very very limited basis

http://www.gotfreefax.com/

You can send pdf cover etc. limited to only a few pages

There may be other free ...

Agent_86

Hi

I have mj and a neighbour asked about this in which I have no idea

Subject:
Can you use MJ to call someone in Germany ?

Notes:
I see calls to US and Canada, also incoming from other countries but no outgoing to those other countries.
However, what about an MJ in Germany with a US mj number ...

Agent_86

You must be joking ?

The complaints about being charged 8 bucks ? REALLY ?

And yes if you use a debit card and YOU provide your card information ANYWHERE typically there is a hold on the account for SOME amount

UPS does it until the actual charges go through sometimes appears to be a double ...

Agent_86

Have not checked into the forums in a while, been enjoying my traditional mj for years as my only phone service and it works perfectly

also forwarding calls to my cell, and need another one for the warehouse

Where can I get this no computer required version ?

I didn't see it on the mj site or at ...

Agent_86

Hi

I've been enjoying my savings now for several years

Just checking back in to express it's still working perfect as my only phone service and also I have calls forward to my cell if I'm away from the house etc.

I would have to say I've saved at least $3000 thus far.

Doesn't sound like a lot of ...

Agent_86

I know wheres the Linux goods.

Agent_86

Hi

Does anyone know the approximate TC power consumption vs a standard laptop like an old Dell inspiron 4000

I'm wondering if the TC will use 25% less,50% less,75% less or will it use more power then a standard laptop configuration.

Any ideas ?

Please advise
Thanks

Agent_86

I am looking for an inexpensive netbook/notebook to be dedicated to MJ.
The netbook/notebook will be plugged into the router upstairs and MJ will be plugged into it.

MJ is now running on my PC downstairs which is connected to the network via wireless.

I will dedicate the netbook to MJ so the ...

Agent_86

Hi all

Still my only phone, and going strong

My Current Estimated savings over telcon = $1400
My Current Estimated savings over my previous Vonage = $600

Just checking in, for a status update working great without problems

But still wishing a Linux Device

Agent_86

Hi

Why not just create the linux device for people ?

I've been using MJ on an old laptop as my only phone service for about almost 2 years now coming up in maybe about January or about that.

Anyhow I would gladly buy a linux device.
Forget trying to make the MJ work as it is, why don't they just ...

Agent_86

I have not tried it yet, however virtualbox (PEUL) licensed works with USB devices by default

But that still defeats the purpose of using it on linux though ?

DARN pesky windows

Agent_86

Who Cares ?

I just paid my second years of service and used it for a full year as my only phone service

In the begining it worked well, with minor occasional dropped calls, and sometimes crackling conversations, but only occasionally. About as good as Cell service.

But over the last years it ...

Agent_86

linux support will bring you three things:

1. total portability (beyond windows and mac / mac is a bsd unix, in fact)
2. universal respect! (especially from the open source folks)
3. proportional revenue increase! (you will be amazed how many new customers you will have, coming from linux!)

just ...

Agent_86

Hi

Just wanted to let anyone know that if you use MJ on older computer for phone service only. I have setup an old laptop just sitting in the corner. And if your specs are slow like P3/600MHZ/128MB ram. Then it's best to just turn off any virus protection programs, or perhaps just uninstall the ...

Agent_86

On occasion I've had some trouble with the call forwarding feature.

When I enable it, it works fine, but sometimes when I disable it the calls are still forwarded. Not all the time, but if I don't test it out before leaving my house, and the calls get forwarded to my cell, then my minutes get run ...

Agent_86

I would recommend that with the savings you invest it in something to really make the savings a savings. and not just more money to spend on some other gadget or something.

Anyhow good to hear.

And nice to hear about the fax I'll have to give it a try.

I was considering using and old 14.4 ...

Agent_86

Yes I've used 911, I don't know how it works exactly but I've called 911 and the local police came as I had hoped.

I called 911 a few times due to a drunken pest in the area stumbling in the highway, and another time because someone ran over a tree branch in the road, and they wanted me to pay for ...

Agent_86

Hi all

Just checking in, have not been in the forum in a while.

MJ is still going as my only phone service.

Looking forward to the upcoming billing cycle ?

Current savings over standard phone service for me is now at about:
$400 + perhaps closer to $500

Current savings over Vonage is about ...

Agent_86

I have more friends now
:D

I remember my first too. Keep it up, there will be more.

Yep, I'm happy with mine, I've had recently a problem but only in 5 months of use. All the sudden I could not get incoming calls. People were emailing me telling me they could not get thru.
And I use this as my ...

Agent_86

I have more friends now

Agent_86

joevv wrote:Magicjack has worked for more than a month with out a glitch.

Infact I've decided to become a reseller.

Joe
Magicjack Reseller,
joevv_ma at yahoo.com

Cool , how do you become a reseller ?

Agent_86

Let's keep this thread open in hopes of getting latest news of LINUX support for MagicJack. I personally will buy an additional MagicJack when I hear of Linux system support. Thinking this would be a very good item with a acers aspire one netbook that runs on Linux.

Yes I would buy them in lots ...

Agent_86

linux support will bring you three things:

1. total portability (beyond windows and mac / mac is a bsd unix, in fact)
2. universal respect! (especially from the open source folks)
3. proportional revenue increase! (you will be amazed how many new customers you will have, coming from linux!)

just ...

Agent_86

Hi all,

Just figured I would check in and express the status of my MJ experience.

Still the same, still using it and still working great.Thats all I can say.
I'll post back in this thread every few months or so.

Agent_86

Agent_86.... thank you for the comprehensive post. I'm glad you can report satisfaction with Vonage with the exception of the $$$. Since I use my cell phone for 99% of my calls, I really hate the idea of paying a monthly fee. So now, I'm using Verizon FiOS for my broadband and TV service and use ...

Agent_86

Agent_86... would you mind sharing a little about your experience with Vonage, i.e. call quality? I'm not so concerned about additional features, but more about how the actual usage, including ease-of-use, compares with MJ. Thank you.

I'm only asking because I was considering signing on with ...

Agent_86

Hi,

I've not looked into this in a while, but in the mean time I've deleted my windows partition I was tired of it being there.

Never booted to it anyhow, and I updated my Ubuntu to 8.04 now so I figured just let the install program take over the hard drive it's simpler to install anyhow.

I'm ...

Agent_86

Time to ditch Vonage and get a MagicJack :D

Yep,

Do you have Vonage now ?

As I've said earlier in this post I'm using MJ as my only phone service and although I've seen some having problems, I've been determined to make this work for me to save money so that I can invest the throw away money ...

Agent_86

Darkman90808 - Hi

Per your request I am happy to share my experience with Vonage.

When I first got Vonage 3 years ago I plugged in in and followed the instructions that came with the device and it worked very well. I did have initially some minor problems with the device sort of stopped working on ...

Agent_86

mutedmajority - TOO BAD

I'm using the MJ service as my only phone service now. Going on approx 3 months or close to it.

Current Savings of = $90+ VS my Vonage which was about $34 per month.

And VS regular phone service of approx $50 per month, total savings is in the $150 range.

All I can say is ...

Agent_86

HI all

Have not checked in in a while, just wanted to confirm that I've been using MJ now as my only phone service for about 2 months now, or I think it's been about 2 months. If not it's really close to 2 month now LOL

Anyhow it's been working great, I've ran my line from the MJ down to the box ...

Agent_86

Hi

Please re-read the thread, there is no poor development, no leftover software and nothing taking control of the computer.

As you can see this dude, left one post and never came back.

Agent_86

Hi all
how do I change or add a voice message to my phone ?

Please advise
Thanks

From the MagicJack FAQ

Free voice mail is included in your magicJack purchase.
Simply install your magicJack and follow these directions:

1. From your phone (that is plugged into your magicJack) dial your own ...

Agent_86

Hi all
how do I change or add a voice message to my phone ?

Please advise
Thanks

Agent_86

Already have an ATA setup to receive calls through a Gizmo/Grandcentral setup. (ex SunRocket customer, liberated the ATA from their settings) Would love to set up the Magic Jack account on this device too, so I can turn the computer off, especially in the summer months when it really heats up the ...

Agent_86

Hi, I'm not sure how to vote on this ?

I like the BYOD idea, however with cheap laptops being very cheap, you can get an old Dell 4000 series and run the majic jack just on that alone, so curious how much would a BYOD cost. I realize there is a great benifit of not having to even install or mess ...

Agent_86

Old post, but I like it anyhow

We want LINUX support weeeeeeee Please

If you give me linux support for this device I promise never to use Windows again.
SERIOUSLY, :P

Hello folks,

Dan Borislow has spoken with Laptop magazine about a slew of upcoming features (number portability, linux support ...

Agent_86

Hi all

Magic Jack still running on this old laptop just great, got it setup to hybernate etc for low power consumption.

Just cancelled Vonage and now using Magic Jack as my only phone service

I noticed on occasion that when I make an outgoing call, I get a strange sort of intermittent audio, even ...

Agent_86

I have NO phjone number, I cannot log on
username or password is incorrect even tho I cut and pasted the one they sent me. I HAVE no phone number

there are TWO instances of Magicjack on my computer when it it plugged in
G drive and L drive

EVERY time in boot up with magicjack plugged in a NEW ...

Agent_86

I ordered the MJ in March and here we are in the middle of April and it has not arrived. I go on to the live chatthingie once a day and type back and forth with some nitwit who says something different each time. "We had your address wrong" / We are backed up" / We cant find your order" etc... etc ...

Agent_86

Hi all
Just checking in, and re-confirming still working and still happy with my MJ

I also noticed that the voice mail -email notifications seems to be working well also now, however Vmail does not appear to give me any indication that I have incoming mail on the MJ software interface itself.

But ...

Agent_86

Still it shows how the big companies hide things like that embedded in a small link which many people won't even read (and they know it)... :x

Perhaps thats true, however it's hard to put everything in huge bold flashy print.

I can understand they want to express up front what they have and why ...

Agent_86

bryce- Hi

Yes the terms of service is the section which had the numbered itemized list starting with the introduction
Terms Of Service

You will find this under section 8) 8.1 Fees and Charges, there is also a link which takes you to the fees and charges section of the vonage site: Vonage Fees ...

Agent_86

pare wrote:With a little research you could've figured this out before you bought it, so the only one to blame is yourself.

I Second That

P.S why do I even read forums it seems to be all I do lately, it's sort of turning into an addiction.

Agent_86

I have a friend that bought a MagicJack, they had some questions and initiated a Tech Chat session. My friend was told that using the MJ is NOT free unless the person you are calling also has a MJ. They were told that surcharges will be charged to your credit card like you called a 1-900 number. My ...

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