BajaNomad - Looking for a cheaper way to call across the border.

Looking for a cheaper way to call across the border.

bajalearner - 6-1-2014 at 09:31 PM

I am spending too much for roaming fees to call and receive cell phone for MX to US. Can I get some ideas? I use Cricket cellular now. Thx

BajaNomad - 6-1-2014 at 09:40 PM

http://forums.bajanomad.com/viewthread.php?tid=72825

tjsue - 6-1-2014 at 10:21 PM

I used my T-Mobile SmartPhone while I was living in Tijuana, and never paid anything extra for making and receiving calls. My Simple Choice plan ran me (and still does), around $65 per month.

apple - 6-2-2014 at 11:33 AM

You get free, unlimited data with T-Mobile too!

susaninlapaz - 6-2-2014 at 01:14 PM

big fan of skype here...

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Originally posted by BajaNomad
http://forums.bajanomad.com/viewthread.php?tid=72825

motoged - 6-2-2014 at 01:17 PM

dasubergeek - 6-2-2014 at 02:58 PM

Go buy a Telcel phone and put it on the Amigo plan. Calls to the U.S. are 2.98$/minute unless you top-up more than 50$ (m.n.) in a month, in which case they're 1.98$/minute. That's about 15 cents. Incoming calls to Mexican cell phones in Mexico are always free.

mtnpop - 6-2-2014 at 03:08 PM

If you have internet capability "majicjack" works very well for us...
but we have Telmex internet..... calls to U.S. numbers cost nothing,, if you are
in the states you can set up international to Mexico numbers at I think 10cents per minute...
but you need good internet at your location...

bajalearner - 6-2-2014 at 04:50 PM

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Originally posted by dasubergeek
Incoming calls to Mexican cell phones in Mexico are always free.

Good to know. I have a telcel paygo phone.

bajalearner - 6-2-2014 at 04:52 PM

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Originally posted by mtnpop
If you have internet capability "majicjack" works very well for us...
but we have Telmex internet..... calls to U.S. numbers cost nothing,, if you are
in the states you can set up international to Mexico numbers at I think 10cents per minute...
but you need good internet at your location...

I will check that out. So I can call a US cell for free on Magicjack over my internet from MX?

Bajahowodd - 6-2-2014 at 04:53 PM

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Originally posted by motoged

Just one step above shouting. :lol:

MagicJack

bajaguy - 6-2-2014 at 05:46 PM

When you buy the system, you can get a new phone number (you can chose the area code) or you can "port" your current home/cell number.

We have had MJ in both Baja and in the states with no problems. We can call residential, cell and "free" (800 type) numbers. You can also set up your account to get an e-mail notification and voicemail sent to your e-mail address.

It's always a hoot when a telemarketing outfit calls your house and wants to sell you something.......I just tell them I am out of the country

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I will check that out. So I can call a US cell for free on Magicjack over my internet from MX?

Udo - 6-2-2014 at 06:13 PM

I'll second bajaguy's MAGIC JACK post. Been doing it for about a year now.

mtnpop - 6-3-2014 at 05:52 AM

We have used a Majicjack for about 5 years now at our US home and our BAJA home.. costs you nothing to call any U.S. number since you are using the internet...
If you want to call Mexico numbers you have to purchase international minutes but again I think its about 10 cents per minute..
Don't buy the Majicjack plus use the plain ole Majicjack as we understand..
you do need to have it connected to a computer and it is best to have the computer hardwired to the router for best reception.. although it will work on wifi pretty good..
plug a cordless phone or regular phone into the Majicjack... you can see all the info at Majicjack.com
good luck

bajaguy - 6-3-2014 at 06:15 AM

I don't think you can buy the original MagicJack, they upgraded to the Plus model

One advantage to the Plus model is that you do not need to connect it to your computer or even have your computer on.......it attaches to your router, a better way to go. Connect the MagicJack to the router, plug your phone into the MagicJack and start making calls

http://www.magicjack.com

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Originally posted by mtnpop
We have used a Majicjack for about 5 years now at our US home and our BAJA home.. costs you nothing to call any U.S. number since you are using the internet...
If you want to call Mexico numbers you have to purchase international minutes but again I think its about 10 cents per minute..
Don't buy the Majicjack plus use the plain ole Majicjack as we understand..
you do need to have it connected to a computer and it is best to have the computer hardwired to the router for best reception.. although it will work on wifi pretty good..
plug a cordless phone or regular phone into the Majicjack... you can see all the info at Majicjack.com
good luck

willyAirstream - 6-3-2014 at 06:16 AM

Google Voice set up in the usa , allows free calls to the usa from anywhere. Calls in mex from mex are one cent per minute. No equipment to purchase, no set up fees.

If you set it up in mex, all mex calls are free from anywhere, calls to the usa are 9 cents a minute.

Requires a fast internet connection.

bajabound2005 - 6-3-2014 at 08:05 AM

smartphone to smartphone, Viber is free for calls and text. minimal charge for calls from smartphone to landline. it's a free app you download.

Viber

bajaguy - 6-3-2014 at 08:22 AM

Does this work cross-border??

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smartphone to smartphone, Viber is free for calls and text. minimal charge for calls from smartphone to landline. it's a free app you download.

bajabound2005 - 6-3-2014 at 08:56 AM

yes, it works to any country. Daniel and I use it all the time and he uses it to call Chile.

monoloco - 6-3-2014 at 09:04 AM

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Make sure that you set it up when you are in the US, I don't think that you will be able to do it from a Mexico ISP.

bajabound2005 - 6-3-2014 at 12:09 PM

you have to set up Viber in whichever country your phone service originates. So if it's a US phone, then in the US; if Mexican then in Mexico.

susaninlapaz - 6-3-2014 at 12:37 PM

like the joke and the sentiment in your sign-off

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singleshot - 6-3-2014 at 12:39 PM

I've tried Google phone, Skype and magicJack, I recommend mj+

bajabound2005 - 6-3-2014 at 09:22 PM

but i think the original question comes from a CELL PHONE USER. so i don't think MJ (which i also have as a "land" line works.....

bajalearner - 6-4-2014 at 08:46 AM

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Originally posted by singleshot
I've tried Google phone, Skype and magicJack, I recommend mj+

With MJ, the device plugs directly into the modem? I use my neighbors wifi so I will have to get my own internet/modem. I can do that if the MJ is a good product.

bajaguy - 6-4-2014 at 08:51 AM

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Originally posted by bajalearner

With MJ, the device plugs directly into the modem? I use my neighbors wifi so I will have to get my own internet/modem. I can do that if the MJ is a good product.

Yes, and yes

http://www.magicjack.com/features.html

dwedeking - 6-4-2014 at 08:58 AM

Magic Jack works both straight off the modem and/or off your computer. So if you don't have physical access to the modem (I don't either) then you just plug it into the side of the computer. This has the disadvantage of tying your computer down but is workable (I only use it for business so after 5pm I just turn it off and let it go to voice mail).

willardguy - 6-4-2014 at 09:21 AM

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Originally posted by dwedeking
Magic Jack works both straight off the modem and/or off your computer. So if you don't have physical access to the modem (I don't either) then you just plug it into the side of the computer. This has the disadvantage of tying your computer down but is workable (I only use it for business so after 5pm I just turn it off and let it go to voice mail).

yup, I share my neighbors wifi and MJ+ works perfect although I do try to get my laptop as close as possible to her modem (100')

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chuckie - 6-4-2014 at 09:24 AM

She must have a nice modem

I use MJ when I am traveling, truck stops, motels etc....Stick it in a UCB port and go..

willardguy - 6-4-2014 at 09:27 AM

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Originally posted by chuckie
She must have a nice modem

I use MJ when I am traveling, truck stops, motels etc....Stick it in a UCB port and go..

its a little old and dusty but still does the trick! :lol:

chuckie - 6-4-2014 at 09:54 AM

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