Magic Jack

Excel,
I looked it up a few months ago. There are a LOT of complaints.
This site has most of what has been covered.

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Or this one:
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I don't know about ol' Jack, but I've had Vonage for almost 3 years and absolutely love it! With every feature imaginable + free long distance to boot, all for a grand total of $28+change. Its hard to beat.
My downtime since starting the service has been extremely minimal, probably less than if Ma Bell would have had it.

Is Vonage in the Shoals area? Do you get to keep your existing phone number?

LMM yes, same number I've had for years.

Plus you can get your first couple of months free and if you ever sigh anybody up, you get a month free also- not too bad!

Great, I am sick of AT&T.

Thanks Raven.

I got sick of long distance carriers calling and the secret rates being charged plus other crap. Its the best phone move I've ever made and I recommend it to anybody with a high speed connection. You'll love it.

Hi all,

I have installed Magic Jack on a friend's computer and on my wife's. Several friends have gotten Magic Jack to be able to talk with family in the Philippines free. The person on the other end must also have Magic Jack. But, once you buy the two Magic Jacks for $40 each; then you only pay $20 a year.

My wife has it on her computer to cut down on long distance calls. She has kept her AT&T service to use for incoming calls (her business number) and uses the MJ for outgoing calls. It has saved her a lot.

The problem with MJ or any internet based, or digital phone, is that if you lose power -- you lose your complete telephone service. With AT&T, even if power goes out -- you can still use your telephone. I suggest keeping a minimal service AT&T, or whatever carrier you use -- just for such emergencies.

One might say that is where you would use your cell phone. But, what if you have not recently charged your cell phone -- and power is out for a while. No way to recharge the cell.

We have had a few problems with MJ -- but, it has saved money.

God bless, have a wonderful, blessed day,

Bill

I have wifi. You have to be on comcast. $50 set up fee, for the box. $20 a month. I love having free long distance. Only downside is your are not in the phone book. ATT won't put in numbers from other services. For more infor contact Glenn@pagemetro.com. He sells the system. I have been very happy with it.

We have majic jack.It's okay.We did have a few problems in the beginning and if my son is playing xbox live on our computer mj doesn't work.We fixed that last night by swapping computers with him.We have reliable cell phone service as a backup.John Reb is a genius at figuring out ways to cut back our monthly bills.They were becoming more than our monthly income.We also switched to fta satelite instead of paying a monthly cable bill.That was the smartest thing John has come up with.

bell south got me a little p/oed and as some may know im the wrong customer to piss off. i went outside and cut the phoneline from the pole to my home. i fired my phone company and have never looked back. i recomened vonage to anyone, i have heard ALOT of bad things about majic jack

Vonage sounds interesting to me and a bit cheaper than AT&T. About half the price. When the monthly Vonage bill comes in, is there any monthly surcharges, government taxes or inside wiring repair plans added to your statement? I might switch.

I know my sister in Korea has it (Vonage). She has a Florence number so my parents can call her locally.

my bill runs 31 dollars a month, total.
plus vonage gives you the ability to have am 800 number, something comcast should learn about

jmbo35660- like the big red afro, mine runs the same a month, ya gotta love it!

I may investigate Vontage from what all I have read here. More than MJ, but probably worth more.
Also, I think, and please correct me if I am wrong, that Vontage runs off the router and dosn't have to use your computer. A definate plus in my case.

Just saw a commercial where Vonage says they are waving activation and you keep your same number.

I just signed up with Vonage and kept my same number. Also, if you have AT&T phone service and call to cancel, they will just about do anything to keep your service. They will or almost will match Vonage. Even if you have no desire to change from AT&T, it would be worth it to call and tell them you're thinking about canceling. They will lower your phone bill to keep you.

Am I correctly understanding that high speed internet service is included in the Vonage or is that something they offer seperately? Maybe I have to keep that with AT&T? I'd like to change to because they are starting to get on my nerves.

I changed my phone service to Vonage (Landline), but kept my DSL through AT&T.

I will also be looking into Vonage.We recently switched to comcast digital voice and have had nothing but problems.

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Originally posted by juliesmiles:
Am I correctly understanding that high speed internet service is included in the Vonage or is that something they offer separately? Maybe I have to keep that with AT&T? I'd like to change to because they are starting to get on my nerves.

No, you are required high-speed internet connection to have cable phone service, and Vonage doesn't offer that. I already had comcast then a friend suggested I switch phone services saying I'd like the Vonage system much better. I finally gave in and have loved it since only wishing I'd have tried it sooner!
By the way, the majority times I've had any trouble with my service is comcast problem. I've learned now is to phone them first for trouble instead of Vonage!