Canada and other stupid magic tricks

Stewart · Post by **Stewart** » Wed Apr 23, 2008 3:38 pm

It appears that inserting a * after the first digit of a number changes the selected carrier, providing a workaround for various troubles.

Examples:

4*167895161 -- call Canada reliably.
8*004377950 -- sends your MJ number as ANI, instead of Choice One's (also spoofable). Useful when calling companies that use ANI to identify you or your location.
2*128675309 -- workaround for present spoofing woes.
5*122345789 (where 512-234-5789 is your own MJ number) -- test if your MJ is reachable from the PSTN (should show incoming on softphone and go to VM after 4 rings.

Sorry, I don't know whether you can dial this way from a phone connected to a MJ (they're painting my flat and the MJ is in a closet behind the plastic sheeting). Someone please try this for me. If it doesn't work, see if it works dialing from the softphone. I'll then edit this post accordingly.

Edit: It turns out that when dialing via MJ, you can't call with the above formats, because the software thinks that the number is complete after 10 characters and the last digit never gets sent. However, if you precede the number by *67 (normally would block caller ID but that's not implemented yet), then the call will go as expected. For example, dial *678*004377950. (If you are using an ATA or IP phone and have the dial plan set correctly, the *67 is not needed.)

LikeMagic · Post by **LikeMagic** » Thu Apr 24, 2008 1:08 am

Stewart really knows MJ

How the heck do you know all these tricks? You're not working for MJ, are you?

Darkman90808 · Post by **Darkman90808** » Thu Apr 24, 2008 3:28 pm

I don't know *how* he knows it, I'm just happy he does... I just spoofed the 800 call capture number I have using the *67 first and it worked like a charm. Amazing... simply amazing!

BTW, I also tested spoofing it on a number from a different post on the forum [866-692-6447] and it worked perfectly. It's supposed to be used for testing your ANI but spoofed it to the number in my CallerID spoofer.

dogfish · Post by **dogfish** » Thu Apr 24, 2008 8:08 pm

Stewart,
Not sure what they're feeding you over there in Stewartland, but I can use a double helping of it. Hehe Your fix works like a dream. The only problem is Dan and the gang will see these posts and change something else, but until they catch up with us my annoying brother will still get calls from me everywhere but at home.

GuyOnTheAir · Post by **GuyOnTheAir** » Sat Apr 26, 2008 9:00 pm

Stewart,

You, bud, are a genius.

There never was a resolution to my problems in this thread. But, your new information works. Yeah, it's a workaround...

But, again, I can use my GC number to make my calls, and everyone gets it. Woohoo!

I've verified that it works on: Verizon Wireless, Sprint, AT&T Wireless, JoiPhone, Virgin Mobile (Sprint), and T-Mobile.

Without this tip, spoofing caller ID does not work at all for me.

gooney · Post by **gooney** » Sat Apr 26, 2008 10:25 pm

Stewart wrote:It appears that inserting a * after the first digit of a number changes the selected carrier, providing a workaround for various troubles.

Examples:

4*167895161 -- call Canada reliably.
8*004377950 -- sends your MJ number as ANI, instead of Choice One's (also spoofable). Useful when calling companies that use ANI to identify you or your location.
2*128675309 -- workaround for present spoofing woes.
5*122345789 (where 512-234-5789 is your own MJ number) -- test if your MJ is reachable from the PSTN (should show incoming on softphone and go to VM after 4 rings.

Sorry, I don't know whether you can dial this way from a phone connected to a MJ (they're painting my flat and the MJ is in a closet behind the plastic sheeting). Someone please try this for me. If it doesn't work, see if it works dialing from the softphone. I'll then edit this post accordingly.

Edit: It turns out that when dialing via MJ, you can't call with the above formats, because the software thinks that the number is complete after 10 characters and the last digit never gets sent. However, if you precede the number by *67 (normally would block caller ID but that's not implemented yet), then the call will go as expected. For example, dial *678*004377950. (If you are using an ATA or IP phone and have the dial plan set correctly, the *67 is not needed.)

Sticky...Thank you!

jeffnyc · Post by **jeffnyc** » Mon Apr 28, 2008 8:58 am

Sorry - a little confused

Does this work with the spoofer software? Do I leave the spoofer as is and just change the way I am making outgoing calls?

Stewart · Post by **Stewart** » Mon Apr 28, 2008 9:12 am

Yes, you change the number that you send. If you are using an ATA/IP phone/Asterisk/etc., the device dial plan may have to be changed to permit such numbers to be sent.

GuyOnTheAir · Post by **GuyOnTheAir** » Tue Apr 29, 2008 9:35 pm

I've now verified that it works on: Verizon Wireless, Sprint, AT&T Wireless, AT&T Business landlines, JoiPhone, Virgin Mobile (Sprint), and T-Mobile.

teddy_b · Post by **teddy_b** » Wed Apr 30, 2008 10:08 am

Stewart,

Do you know what position to insert * when dialing international numbers 011[Country][Area][Phone#]?
Thanks!

EDIT: Oops, just saw your post on the other thread: http://www.phoneservicesupport.com/dial ... t1240.html

.

neecy · Post by **neecy** » Thu May 01, 2008 4:38 am

Stewart, thank you so much - this solved my problems!

Scotty · Post by **Scotty** » Thu May 01, 2008 11:30 am

Okay here'd the deal...

MJ works for me dialing cell numbers both inbound and outbound (Fido,Telus) in the Toronto area. My MJ number is from area code (617)

I can dial 800 numbers with no issues. However, I tried dialing using a local (416) number - ie.416-439-0000 (Pizza Nova)
Nothing.... tried the softphone also.. nothing - it shows that it's making the call on the software - but nothing.

I tried dialing 4*164390000 ... same thing (shows it working) but no call going through.

If I dial a local number without the area code - it does work - but thats in the east boston area! LOL -

Any other ideas?

gary · Post by **gary** » Thu May 01, 2008 12:03 pm

Scotty;

Try *674*164390000

Scotty · Post by **Scotty** » Fri May 02, 2008 12:39 pm

Hey....

It was a no go... tried doing: *674*390000 - no dialing sound. Is it because of my MJ area code 617 number??

I tried calling a local Pizza joint in Boston (617) ... called local without the area code and got through - so I know I can make local calls in the Boston area... but I live in Toronto, ONT Canada.... I want to make locals within (416)

Any other ideas?

Thanks in advance.

Stewart · Post by **Stewart** » Fri May 02, 2008 1:08 pm

Scotty wrote:It was a no go... tried doing: *674*390000 - no dialing sound. Is it because of my MJ area code 617 number??

What happens when you dial *674*164390000 ? The other format stands a chance of working only if you spoof a 416 number, otherwise a 7-digit number will default to the area code of your MJ. From here, I can get 416-439-0000 ok, with or without the *67 hack. The difference is probably either the proxy you are using (easy to change) or your MJ area code (much harder). Use Wireshark to see what proxy you are registering with, then make a hosts file entry to try e.g. San Francisco.

Scotty · Post by **Scotty** » Fri May 02, 2008 3:40 pm

Okay, after dialling *674*164390000 ... still the call does not go through.

This MagicJack is more of a pain in the butt now.... Chatted with MJ Tech.. LOL... they told me to change my phone! What I don't understand is .. I can make locals in the Boston area, 800 line works, calling to cellular provides here in Canada (Fido & Telus) but trying to call locally here in the Toronto, ONT area just doesn't work. I'll check the proxy once I get back home Stewart and let you know.

Scotty · Post by **Scotty** » Fri May 09, 2008 3:06 pm

Well, took the MJ to work - plugged the MJ in - waited for it to download its thing... and then dialled out... guess what..... the MJ works like a charm on my work computer.... just have to figure out what's up with my computer at home!!!!!!!!!

omega10x · Post by **omega10x** » Fri May 09, 2008 8:33 pm

I havnt had An issue with magic Jack (calling in or out) to landline/voip/ or cellular,
and im in Southwestern Ontairo,

i just dial the number from the softphone
*** Note i can dial from the phone itself, but sometimes i have issues***
as long as i use the softphone it works like a charm,

WildmanMW · Post by **WildmanMW** » Mon May 19, 2008 6:38 pm

arrrrgh!! I'm completely brain fried. First off, the spoofing software rocks!! Unfortunately, it just stopped working on my vista computer (it still works on the other MJ on my xp). I had the old software version of spoof and that wasn't working anymore and I just tried the new version. No mater what combination I try (and I have tried with the *) the call from my MJ always shows my MJ number. Any suggestions? I would pull my hair out but unfortunately I already shave my head so that option is out.

telman · Post by **telman** » Mon May 26, 2008 7:58 am

The spoofing works from the softphone, but not any other phone if dialed from it. Does anyone have a solution for that?

The reason is I've set it up through my phone system and would like it to work as with the softphone.

Dave

rootsnluv · Post by **rootsnluv** » Thu Jun 19, 2008 6:17 pm

could anyone give me the site to download a spoofing software so l can change my number whenever l am calling?
l see some of you already enjoying the spoofing thing , help me out too guys and please take me through how to use is since l a tech festus.

edwardk · Post by **edwardk** » Fri Jun 20, 2008 2:58 pm

rootsnluv: See this forum http://www.phoneservicesupport.com/outb ... g-t68.html

arnab · Post by **arnab** » Sun Jul 20, 2008 1:25 am

thanks a lot for the tips. i haven't been able to make rogers/fido cellphone calls to toronto. it works fine for rogers/fido cellphones outside the city. with the *67+4*16+.....works fine.

lmcjipo · Post by **lmcjipo** » Thu Dec 25, 2008 2:17 pm

arnab wrote:thanks a lot for the tips. i haven't been able to make rogers/fido cellphone calls to toronto. it works fine for rogers/fido cellphones outside the city. with the *67+4*16+.....works fine.

I just purchased MagicJack and noticed that I am having the same issue with calling Montreal cellphone numbers (I've only tried Rogers/Fido numbers).

The "*" tricks that I've read about on the top of this thread don't appear to work.

When I call my Montreal cellphone number with MagicJack, MagicJack either just hangs up immediately and I get a dialtone or the phone appears as if it is ringing but it is in fact not (I am in front of my cellphone).

I tried calling landline Montreal numbers and it works without any issues.

az2008 · Post by **az2008** » Thu Dec 25, 2008 2:48 pm

lmcjipo wrote:The "*" tricks that I've read about on the top of this thread don't appear to work.

It seems to be due to the upgrade which began 12/21. See:

http://www.phoneservicesupport.com/67-t ... t4009.html

Mark

abidou100 · Post by **abidou100** » Wed Feb 04, 2009 2:52 pm

Hi,how do i change my new e-mail to Magicjack?Got a new email and just don't know where to go.If they have to write to me,they will not get in touch with me.Thanks Tom

murphy · Post by **murphy** » Wed Feb 04, 2009 2:59 pm

Log into your MJ account and change it.

http://my.magicjack.com

wazil01 · Post by **wazil01** » Wed Jun 17, 2009 1:01 pm

y
doesn this work for me

Stewart wrote:It appears that inserting a * after the first digit of a number changes the selected carrier, providing a workaround for various troubles.

Examples:

4*167895161 -- call Canada reliably.
8*004377950 -- sends your MJ number as ANI, instead of Choice One's (also spoofable). Useful when calling companies that use ANI to identify you or your location.
2*128675309 -- workaround for present spoofing woes.
5*122345789 (where 512-234-5789 is your own MJ number) -- test if your MJ is reachable from the PSTN (should show incoming on softphone and go to VM after 4 rings.

Sorry, I don't know whether you can dial this way from a phone connected to a MJ (they're painting my flat and the MJ is in a closet behind the plastic sheeting). Someone please try this for me. If it doesn't work, see if it works dialing from the softphone. I'll then edit this post accordingly.

Edit: It turns out that when dialing via MJ, you can't call with the above formats, because the software thinks that the number is complete after 10 characters and the last digit never gets sent. However, if you precede the number by *67 (normally would block caller ID but that's not implemented yet), then the call will go as expected. For example, dial *678*004377950. (If you are using an ATA or IP phone and have the dial plan set correctly, the *67 is not needed.)

wazil01 · Post by **wazil01** » Wed Jun 17, 2009 1:04 pm

i tried using *678*882584259 but its doesnt work for me wat can i do to call 1888 numbers

GuyOnTheAir · Post by **GuyOnTheAir** » Thu Jun 18, 2009 11:30 am

Most of the tips in this thread have been rendered unuseable by updates to the mJ software. Sorry!

cbert1 · Post by **cbert1** » Thu Dec 03, 2009 7:17 pm

Since 10 november canadian can have area code in some city.

PS all the slot in the 514 area are already gone
extra of 10$ a year for a canadian number

see at the end of the page

http://www.magicjack.com/9/areacodes.asp

Available Manitoba - Winnipeg 204
Available Ontario - Hamilton 905
Available Ontario - London 226
Available Ontario - Niagara Falls 289
Available Ontario - Ottawa 613
Available Ontario - Toronto 416
Available Ontario - Windsor 519
Available Quebec - Montreal 514
Available Quebec - Quebec City 418

Update:

Canadian customers will NOT be able to switch to a new Canadian number one time for free. It will be free Only if you select a US number for your second choice........Answer from MJ second level agent on December 4.

So to change a Canadian number you need to purchase a new device !!!!!! and the pay 10$ / year Extra

So check before with live agent of MJ if your area code still have some slot available

cbert1 · Post by **cbert1** » Sun Dec 06, 2009 8:03 pm

BTW.... You have access to the Canadian number only in the registration process of a new device.

bfksc · Post by **bfksc** » Mon Dec 07, 2009 2:16 pm

cbert1 wrote:BTW.... You have access to the Canadian number only in the registration process of a new device.

I just finished a chat to see if they have any plans to allow changing to a CDN number online through your account settings:

tech: Changing to Canadian numbers on your existing magicJack phone number is not yet possible on your magicJack account.

me: Ok so are there plans to enable this feature in the future?

tech: Since we are continuing to work in upgrading our system to give you the best service with our product, I hope that feature will be available for you the soonest possible.

tech: Please rest assured that your concern is being looked into even as we chat. We appreciate your patience.

All of that sounded kind of like a canned response from techs copy and pasting responses into the chat. But since they added CDN numbers, perhaps they can add the option to change to a CDN number soon. I wouldn't mind paying an extra $10/year for that.

cbert1 · Post by **cbert1** » Tue Dec 08, 2009 9:11 am

Canadian Area Codes.
(status of the number available by area code from December 8, 2009)

Available Alberta - Calgary 403 ==== 403-800-xxxx =====
Available Alberta - Edmonton 780 ==== 780-800-xxxx =====
Available B C - N Vancouver 604 ==== 604-210-xxxx =====
Available B C - Vancouver 604 ==== 604-800-xxxx =====
Available B C- W Vancouver 604 ==== 604-229-xxxx =====
Available Manitoba - Winnipeg 204 ==== 204-272-xxxx =====
Available Nova Scotia - Halifax 902 ==== 902-982-xxxx =====
Available Ontario - Hamilton 905 ======= EMPTY =======
Available Ontario - London 226 ======= EMPTY =======
Available Ontario - Niagara Falls 289 ======= EMPTY =======
Available Ontario - Oakville 289 ==== 289-813-xxxx =====
Available Ontario - Burlington 289 ==== 289-812-xxxx =====
Available Ontario - Ottawa 613 ======= EMPTY =======
Available Ontario - Toronto 647 ======= EMPTY =======
Available Ontario - Toronto 416 ======= NOT AVAILABLE !!!
Available Ontario - Windsor 519 ======= EMPTY =======
Available Quebec - Hull 819 ==== 819-800-xxxx =====
Available Quebec - Montreal 514 ======= EMPTY =======
Available Quebec - Quebec City 418 ==== Only 3 numbers left =====

PS....Canadian customers will NOT be able to switch to a new Canadian number one time for free. It will be free Only if you select a US number for your second choice........Answer from higher level support of MagicJack on December 4.

cbert1 · Post by **cbert1** » Wed Dec 09, 2009 7:36 am

Canadian Area Codes.
(UPDATE status of the number available by area code from December 9, 2009)

Available Quebec - Quebec City 418 ======= EMPTY =======
.

cbert1 · Post by **cbert1** » Fri Dec 11, 2009 8:10 am

Canadian Area Codes.
(UPDATE status of the number available by area code from December 11, 2009)

Available Ontario - London 226 ======= (226) 777-xxxx ======= NEW NUMBERS ADDED
Available Ontario - Hamilton 905 ======= (905) 581-xxxx ======= NEW NUMBERS ADDED

cbert1 · Post by **cbert1** » Sat Dec 12, 2009 3:56 pm

new update go to the link :
http://www.phoneservicesupport.com/post50475.html#50475

CaBooSe · Post by **CaBooSe** » Sat Dec 12, 2009 9:22 pm

just got a mtl # todat tks all .....

Mr_Dasher · Post by **Mr_Dasher** » Tue Dec 15, 2009 10:06 pm

Though it was reported that there were no 416 area codes I took a chance and bought another MJ with hopes that they would be added at a future date. If they weren't I'd eventually take a 647.

When I went to register my MJ the 416 area was available. After all these years I finally have a Toronto number. i have to admit that it's a strange number 416.900.XXXX . I've never heard of a 900 being used anywhere.

D

bfksc · Post by **bfksc** » Wed Dec 16, 2009 8:23 am

Mr_Dasher wrote:When I went to register my MJ the 416 area was available. After all these years I finally have a Toronto number. i have to admit that it's a strange number 416.900.XXXX . I've never heard of a 900 being used anywhere.
D

Just an FYI - looks like the 900 exchange is used by Iristel:

http://reversephonelookup.intomobile.com/416-area-code

Which means there should be lots of 416 numbers available.

Athanasian_Creed · Post by **Athanasian_Creed** » Wed Mar 03, 2010 10:57 pm

I just registered today for a 416 number and was told that there were none available - had to take a 647 #. Oh well, my cell phone is in the 647 exchange too so i'm not complaining.

BTW, did Canadians who requested a Canadian # have to pay $10.00 US for it?? I did.

Ray

kawikaratekid · Post by **kawikaratekid** » Fri Apr 30, 2010 8:19 pm

I tried to register for a 416 and a 647 number but they were all gone.

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