Magic Jack was previously a 1-year cost. Has the 2014 model changed to a bill every 6 months?
526127
When you sign up for the service, it is supposedly added to the 6 months free service.http://www.magicjack.com/index.htmlThe 30 day free trial is the first 30 days of the free six months.
526128
Don't know about that. I do know MJ was very very bad and I dumped it as quickly as I could.
526129
As far as I'm concerned "no". when you buy your 2014 mj you get six months of service included for the price you paid after that service time is expired you'll have to paid the regular yearly fee or the five year plan.
526130
No, the Majic jack did not work on my phone and every time I chat to someone on line for support it get disconnected all the time , it's like their customer support chat has time limit and it shuts off so I had to go back to my phone carrier and worst of all I lost my phone number.
526131
As far as I'm concerned "no".when you buy your 2014 mj you get six months of service included for the price you paid after that service time is expired you'll have to paid the regular yearly fee or the five year plan.
526132
No it's still the same. It's just when you buy the New Magic Jack Plus it comes with 6 months free. After the 6 months are up they start billing you annually for the amount of $29.95 or you can pay for up to 5 years at $99.75
787869
You can't use a fax machine but you can use an internet fax service. Because of the yearly fee and hourly rates, when I'rn out of time,I am going to magic jack. only $20 a year.
1115096
I think even MagicJack would be able to transfer your existing number. I don't currently use MJ, but I was reading an article just yesterday that says that it's the best long term savings.
545254
I was stated $695.00 after the 1st year for updates,which i think is outrageous. Note:i have one and it has been very eratic (would not buy again)
177762
I suggest you Google Magic Jack reviews for a lot of feedback. It's not all it's cracked up to me, in my experience. I rated it 1 star on Amazon. My experience was less than stellar. Incoming callers were clear to me, but they couldn't hear me without it breaking up. All outgoing calls were breaking up. If you do buy and use MagicJack, be sure to resolve your issues within 30 days so you can get a refund within 30 days. After that you can't get your money back. Do more research before you buy it. This does not come with a year free service, only 6 months. Suggest you use the 6 months first before you get too much invested in it. I suggest you Google Magic Jack reviews for a lot of feedback. It's not all it's cracked up to me, in my experience. I rated it 1 star on Amazon. My experience was less than stellar. Incoming callers were clear to me, but they couldn't hear me without it breaking up. All outgoing calls were breaking up. If you do buy and use MagicJack, be sure to resolve your issues within 30 days so you can get a refund within 30 days. After that you can't get your money back. Do more research before you buy it. This does not come with a year free service, only 6 months. Suggest you use the 6 months first... » Read More I suggest you Google Magic Jack reviews for a lot of feedback. It's not all it's cracked up to me, in my experience. I rated it 1 star on Amazon. My experience was less than stellar. Incoming callers were clear to me, but they couldn't hear me without it breaking up. All outgoing calls were breaking up. If you do buy and use MagicJack, be sure to resolve your issues within 30 days so you can get a refund within 30 days. After that you can't get your money back. Do more research before you buy it. This does not come with a year free service, only 6 months. Suggest you use the 6 months first before you get too much invested in it. « Show Less
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I also want to add that nettalk is terrible, there support is non exsistant I was with out service for 7 months and I called -emailed - on line chats you name it they never responded. I strongly recommend you stay away from Nettalk there a huge ripoff. and if you check them out at face book the people that give them a favorable rating actually work there. I have had Magic jack and I did upgrade to the 2014 and you just plug it into your router or computer and it works fine. and the online chat help is always there
707248
Yes.Magicjack app(magicApp) is available at itunes appstore and gives you unlimited calls/text wherever you have WiFi for $2/month or $15/year($1.25/month).You can call landlines and mobile numbers and text to mobile numbers. Many tablet/ipod touch owners are unaware they can use their device as a WiFi phone.It works like a speaker phone and if you want a private conversation,just plug in earbuds/headphones as the mic will still pick up your voice.No special headset needed.The app is free if you use magicjack home phone service for $3/month.Here is an amazon link for magicjack GO home phone device: Magicjack Go! 2014 Version, 12 Months Free Service Yes.Magicjack app(magicApp) is available at itunes appstore and gives you unlimited calls/text wherever you have WiFi for $2/month or $15/year($1.25/month).You can call landlines and mobile numbers and text to mobile numbers. Many tablet/ipod touch owners are unaware they can use their device as a WiFi phone.It works like a speaker phone and if you want a private conversation,just plug in earbuds/headphones as the mic will still pick up your voice.No special headset needed.The app is free if you use magicjack home phone service for $3/month.Here is an amazon link for magicjack GO home... » Read More Yes.Magicjack app(magicApp) is available at itunes appstore and gives you unlimited calls/text wherever you have WiFi for $2/month or $15/year($1.25/month).You can call landlines and mobile numbers and text to mobile numbers. Many tablet/ipod touch owners are unaware they can use their device as a WiFi phone.It works like a speaker phone and if you want a private conversation,just plug in earbuds/headphones as the mic will still pick up your voice.No special headset needed.The app is free if you use magicjack home phone service for $3/month.Here is an amazon link for magicjack GO home phone device: Magicjack Go! 2014 Version, 12 Months Free Service « Show Less
98141
There was not a monthly fee when I purchased this in 2011. I recall the minutes being expensive, but when you are overseas, it's to be expected. When minutes got low it prompted me to buy more in $5.00 increments, which was a good feature.
1806792
There is no monthly charge however, if you want to keep track of Vacation and Holidays, it requires an "Upgrade" to do that which cost me, I think, about $179.00. No charges after that.
1887641
I don't think so. I use my magic jack in Belize (across the southern border of Mexico) and it is free for U.S. folks to call me.
716007
Hey, yes it does. but be very wary of MJ's terms of service. They charge u for everything. If you wanted your number ported in there's a charge. Then there's an annual charge to maintain that number. If you decide you want to port it out later, you have to pay $30. They had call forwarding at one time, it's gone now.They used to include the E911 taxes - now they don't.In the end you will have to ask yourself if the savings is worth the stress.
1502195
Anne, I bought my unit directly from PhonePower. I got The grandstream Voip adapter and I got the 2 year deal for 199.95(pre-paid). It comes out to about $8.33/ month. I do have taxes and fees that I am responsible for in the second year, which was around $55. So for 2 years of great phone service I paid about $255. (about $10/month). If you want to pay month to month to try it out it is $19.95/month. If after a few months you decide you do not like it you just send back their equipment.(..SAVE THE ORIGINAL BOX!!!). I have had them ,going on my 6th year and I love the price I am paying for what I get. Anne, I bought my unit directly from PhonePower. I got The grandstream Voip adapter and I got the 2 year deal for 199.95(pre-paid). It comes out to about $8.33/ month. I do have taxes and fees that I am responsible for in the second year, which was around $55. So for 2 years of great phone service I paid about $255. (about $10/month). If you want to pay month to month to try it out it is $19.95/month. If after a few months you decide you do not like it you just send back their equipment.(..SAVE THE ORIGINAL BOX!!!). I have had them ,going on my 6th year and I love the price I am... » Read More Anne, I bought my unit directly from PhonePower. I got The grandstream Voip adapter and I got the 2 year deal for 199.95(pre-paid). It comes out to about $8.33/ month. I do have taxes and fees that I am responsible for in the second year, which was around $55. So for 2 years of great phone service I paid about $255. (about $10/month). If you want to pay month to month to try it out it is $19.95/month. If after a few months you decide you do not like it you just send back their equipment.(..SAVE THE ORIGINAL BOX!!!). I have had them ,going on my 6th year and I love the price I am paying for what I get. « Show Less
1737238
Had the device for about 6 months and used only a few times and never had a fee charged.
129195
2013 is free again.Even IF they start charging in later years, its likely to be fairly cheap....like a half cent a minute or something so its likely to be one of the cheapest way to talk.And really, its very possible that the next several years will be 100% free.I guess we have some risk that the Obi quits on us. But really, even if I had to replace it once a year, it beats the heck out of the $35 a month I was paying AT&T.;
1613502
I prefer Ooma because it is more reliable and has better call quality. Ooma was rated number one for home phone service the past three years by a leading consumer magazine. That same magazine rated Magic Jack as worse than Ooma. If you want to buy a new Ooma Telo for just $99.99 then copy this link:www.ooma.com/refer-a-friend/?referral_code=NEK9052
830236
Yes, it's all you need. It's what I use now, so I "know" it works. It doesn't need a "charge"... the Magicjack gets it's electric from the computer's USB, and the phone just plugs into the Magicjack and you can make/receive calls. That's it... very simple.
628517
I have the MJ Plus 2012 that I bought in 2011 and the MJ GO I just bought 2 weeks ago. My girlfriend has the MJ Plus 2014. All three have performed flawlessly and they sounded pretty good, especially with the latest firmware update 4.1.7574.5297 (2014-07-22). The original MagicJack that I bought in 2010 was the worst VoIP device I ever bought with lots of audio problems.