Magic Jack

[Lucille]

I just got my magic jack and I am so happy...
the best and cheapest way of connection between DR and US ...
thanks guys....

[Expat-in-Cabarete]

Agreed. I have mine for over a month, and this thing works just fine. I love that I get emails with my voice mails to listen in my laptop.

[dgtlman]

how much does it cost per month? Is it a set rate or per minute?

[SantiagoDR]

Originally Posted by dgtlman

how much does it cost per month? Is it a set rate or per minute?

About $1.70 per month.

$19.95 per YEAR - First year is $39.95 because you buy the hardware.

All calls to U.S., Canada and P.R. are free.

[POP Bad Boy]

Originally Posted by SantiagoDR

About $1.70 per month.

$19.95 per YEAR - First year is $39.95 because you buy the hardware.

All calls to U.S., Canada and P.R. are free.

......for those that don't know..............

.......free to calling ANOTHER MagicJack number whereever that MagicJack may be..............IE: in the Dominican Republic, Russia, Spain etc............

........and they can call back too........

[Drro]

I love mine also, crystal clear quality. And once you own the gizmo you can get 5 years for US$60 which is about $12/year.

I call the US and Canada from anywhere, the DR or the States.

But you can't call a DR area code on it - just to be clear.

[Luperon]

My understanding is the only drawback is that your computer must be on to make or receive a call. There is suppose to be a hack to allow the magicjack number to be moved to a standard voip device whick allows its connection to a router. However I heard a rumor that this is no longer possible???? Any confirmations on this? I am considering getting a service called OOMA, but have yet to hear any DR1 folks comment on it.

[Gringo]

Originally Posted by POP Bad Boy

......for those that don't know..............

.......free to calling ANOTHER MagicJack number whereever that MagicJack may be..............IE: in the Dominican Republic, Russia, Spain etc............

........and they can call back too........

Thanks, I have had mine about 1 1/2 years now and wasn't aware of this...

I have found that if you shut down all other programs such as downloads etc. while using MJ it will work flawlessly...

[rubio_higuey]

It is correct, Magicjack is down on BYO (bring your own) devices such as ATAs (analogue telephone adapters) - Defcon 1?: Massive ATA failure - dslreports.com

[Lucille]

I tried a Puerto Rico telephone number and it didn't work out....Is Puerto Rico excluded?.... Usually, PR is considered part of US....