Anyone have a Magic Jack?

[CSchunk]

At least for now you can make free call directly from your computer through google... just buy a cheap microphone from walmart or somewhere else and your all set and ready to go.

[GracieCappello]

Yeah, that's going to be our problem. I was looking for some reviews because this will be our ONLY phone. Neither of us have cell phones and we have 2 small kids. I'm looking for something cheap and reliable.

We have a magic jack - and I HATE it. I only use my cell phone more because I can't stand it. It is not very reliable, about 1/4 of the time when someone is trying to call us, the call doesn't even ring in. It is tolerable but not wonderful by any means.

[ATLmom]

the computer it's on HAS to be hardwired, no wireless for MJ.

Then how did PP use it with laptops? If it really has to be on a hardwired pc that's a deal breaker for me.

[bethanyam]

I just moved into a new apartment and need a phone hooked up. We are currently living on a limited income and I was talking to my mom about phone companies and she suggested looking into buying a magic jack. She said she thought they were $40 to buy and $20 a year after that. Does anyone have one of these or know more about it? I want to know how they work and if it's worth getting one

Thanks!

I know it's not the same thing but SafeLink Wireless offers FREE cell phones in certain circumstances. From what I was reading on their website it is available in New York. You do have to be receiving some government help. IE food stamps, medicaid, section 8 housing, SSI, disability, ect.
My mother has one of these phones and got the phone and 125 minutes a month with the "package" she chose. It's not a lot, but its free and works in an emergency and if charged when the power is off. Also the minutes will roll over every month (unless you choose the 250 minutes option)

Good luck!
Bethany

[bali1228]

Then how did PP use it with laptops? If it really has to be on a hardwired pc that's a deal breaker for me.

You can use it wireless, we tried but I found that it was more annoying than it was worth. Plugged into a hardwired modem it works perfectly, you can't tell it's VOIP at all...