MAGIC JACK... you must buy this

[jeffc]

on their site, for $9.95 it says "Buy your own Voip ATA". what does that mean?

how difficult is the switchover? and can I keep my same #?

[orangeTANG]

A VOIP ATA is a device that converts the digital data that comes off the internet service to analogue so you can use it throughout the house. You have the option of using a softphone that runs on your computer, renting an ATA from them, or purchasing one. I purchased a used one off usedottawa when I set my service up.

I can't comment on the switchover because I never had a home phone before signing up for their service. If you go to their website, they have a very extensive forum section you can read a lot of information from.

[em69]

I just signed up about 4 weeks ago.
I can handle the quirks of the system since it is costing me pennies a day compared to Bell. Not quite the same clarity in calls, but I get more features with Magicjack. I don't use it much...so all in all it is great.
911 now recognizes your home address so this is no longer a concern.

[MusicMan]

fantastic service.

I have been using one for almost a year now.

call quality is never the same twice in a row. but i can deal with it. not that big of a difference. just dont be downloading anything when you need to make a call or the quality is horrible because of the lack of bandwidth.

other then that.. voicemail caller id... for $20 a year. with unlimited north amercian long distance...

everyone should own one of these.

[MusicMan]

dude, you cannot keep your same number. they will assign you a new number. but you will still get a 613 area code.

i have the system set up on a 3 phone cordless system in the house. 1 central unit that plugs into the majicjack, and 2 other phone that connect to the central unit. havent had a problem yet

[jeffc]

here's another option....anyone using this? NetTalk Duo

http://blogs.canoe.ca/canoetech/prod...nline-upgrade/

[Gropper]

here's another option....anyone using this? NetTalk Duo

http://blogs.canoe.ca/canoetech/prod...nline-upgrade/

I just downloaded the Iphone app and it works great. might be finally time for me to make the switch. the only thing our land line does is let my wife talk to her mom. Starting to be a waste of money

[jeffc]

I just downloaded the Iphone app and it works great. might be finally time for me to make the switch. the only thing our land line does is let my wife talk to her mom. Starting to be a waste of money

I'd get rid of the land line in a second if my wife would let me. this might be plan b.

[Gropper]

Well it says you can try it for 30 days risk free, i might pick it up set it up and not tell my wife. See if she notices a diffrence. Changing numbers would only suck for a bit

[Gropper]

Currently paying $53 a month so my wife can talk to her mom. A bit much even if i did like her!