Magic Jack – New Technology at a Low Cost

One of the most popular products in phone technology over the past two years has been the Magic Jack Phone Service. Magic Jack is a small USB telephone adapter that allows you to make calls on your regular telephone absolutely free. This service includes local and distant calls within the US and Canada. To use this service, you only need to pay a lifetime fee of up to $40 and you get the Magic jack USB adapter for long distance & local calls. You get a complimentary 1 year fee subscription and thereafter you would be charged only $19.95 each year.

Using VoIP, this telephone network has its own set of advantages. This VoIP service comes with free directory assistance, free caller ID, free call waiting and free voicemail. All these features can be enjoyed at an affordable price of just $0.05 per day. This is very cheap when compared to a standard landline.

The installation of the Magic Jack phone adapter is very simple and does not require downloading any software. How does it work? It reroutes your landline phone calls via the internet through a VoIP network and works just like your telephone. This portable device can be carried along with you while you travel. Wherever you have a broadband internet connection, be it in hotels, motels or even at your friends� homes, you can simply connect your Magic Jack to your laptop or PC and make local or distant calls quickly and easily.

If you are looking at cutting your phone bill expenses, then this is the perfect option available to you. This VoIP device also allows you to download the Magic Jack software. The screen displays messages or advertisements on one side. It also updates you with regular alerts. The Magic Jack software also comes with a phone book that can store your contacts and also your dialled numbers. You also have the option of accessing voice mail with Magic Jack.

There are only a few issues with the Magic Jack. Most people find it easy to use and install, however, sometimes the phone screen on the computer may disappear or may not load properly. One may need to remove the Magic Jack at that point in time and reboot. Another minor issue with this device is that you need to leave your PC on as long as you connect the device to it.

Overall, the Magic Jack has been rated one of the best new VoIP products and innovative phone products to help save people money on their local and long distance phone bills. Magic Jack was selected by PC Magazine as �Editor�s Choice� in January, 2008 and there is talk that it could rival Skype and Vonage in terms of usability and price. Magic Jack drops fewer calls than a cell phone, and claims to also have better reception. Since it is based on VoIP technology, the calls are routed through the internet, which provides more clarity and consistency of sound.

Jeffrey Harris is the author of this article on As Seen on TV Products. Find more information about the Magic Jack Phone Service here.