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monoloco
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Santiago
Is it possible to use Magic Jack with an active Verizon number? In other words, would an incoming call go to both devices? If so, this would allow
me to be in BOLA and get calls to my cell.
Will this work?
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I'm pretty sure you'll need to have a separate number for the
MJ. You can get a MJ, Google, or Skype app for a smart phone that will allow you to send and receive calls via wifi or your data plan. Apple's
facetime also works great, but only works between Apple devices.
"The future ain't what it used to be"
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bajaguy
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So Easy
Even a Nomad can do it
http://www.magicjack.com/plus-v05/
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mtnpop
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We have used the original majicjack for 4 years now and are 99% good with it.
If there is a slowdown in internet speed It works very well.. We use it at home in Colorado and at home in Mulege... The original needs to be plugged
into a computer all the time although it does have voice mail.... Plan prices went up last year,,, one year is $29.99 or 5 year plan is $99.99 or
so... free calling majicjack to majicjack anywhere.. free calling in the US of A and maybe Canada now... we have to buy international time to call
to a mex land or cell line. "Do not even attempt it with satellite or dial up internet" We talk to all the family and friends in the states for
free from our direction...
One new thing now available... Looks interesting but I have no experience.
look into ooma.com they have a similar system and looks to have more bells and whistles and different plans.. Reviews look pretty good across
the board.. They may have better voice quality with their newer equipment..
As with anything.. a good attitude toward the system leaves us with a good feeling in keeping it hooked up..... Its all we use at our Colorado mtn
house now.... no land line fees anymore...
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CortezBlue
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Forget Magic Jack Plus
Try ObiHai
http://www.obihai.com/
I have both the Magic Jack Plus and the Obihai and I would suggest you try an ObiHai
Why?
1. Price ObiHai is about $35 and does not require any other fees.
2. Google Voice, Obi uses Google Voice works like a charm, plus you can forward your google voice calls to several phones at the same time
3. Quality, the sound is just as good as Magic Jack Plus.
4. Obi dials all of the normal 800 numbers, Magic Jack Plus does work for some but not for all. Also, I have a cousin in Peoria Illinois and Magic
Jack does not work when I dial into his 309 exchange.
5. If you buy it from Amazon and it doesn't work for you, no problem, you have 30 days to send it back
Why Not?
1. 911 is not supported
2. If google voice ever starts charging, you will have to then pay a fee.
I am a technology expert, or did I stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night?? Anyway, give it a shot I don't think you will be disappointed
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huesos
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Cortez, thanks.
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huesos
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This is the kind of exchange that makes this forum so valuable. I may never have heard of this service any other way.
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CortezBlue
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UPDDATE:
I was at Radio Shack here in AZ yesterday and they have the MagicJack Plus for $49
I think when I bought it a year ago it was $69
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pauldavidmena
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Question: does either Magic Jack Plus or Obihai allow one to "forward" a U.S. phone number? I ask because my wife owns a business in Massachusetts
and would like to use the same phone number when we spend time in Baja. The ideal solution would be a "portable phone number" that is local to most
of her customers but can still be answered in Mexico.
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mtnpop
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Majicjack will assign you a US number.... that will work anywhere you have high speed internet..... If your business number has call fwd then you
can fwd to the majicjack number and if the same area code then it won't be a toll call for your customers no matter where you use the majicjack ...
It also has voicemail with email alert...
Not sure if you can have your current number moved to the majicjack but I would think maybe you can....
Our family calls us from Colorado to Mexico since the Majicjack is a Colorado number there is no international fees...
You can also check out OOMA.com... but have no experience with it and it also has a monthly fee for their premium plan...
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CortezBlue
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| Quote: | Originally posted by pauldavidmena
Question: does either Magic Jack Plus or Obihai allow one to "forward" a U.S. phone number? I ask because my wife owns a business in Massachusetts
and would like to use the same phone number when we spend time in Baja. The ideal solution would be a "portable phone number" that is local to most
of her customers but can still be answered in Mexico. |
The short answer is yes, but, with Google Voice you can transfer a bunch of numbers around.
Look into Google Voice and realize that you can use it as a main number, as I do.
Another great feature allows your wife to setup an incoming number with a customer voice mail. i.e., if she has a special custmer that she wants to
impress, when that person calls in she can have a dedicated voice mail for them and only them.
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bajaguy
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| Quote: | Originally posted by pauldavidmena
Question: does either Magic Jack Plus or Obihai allow one to "forward" a U.S. phone number? I ask because my wife owns a business in Massachusetts
and would like to use the same phone number when we spend time in Baja. The ideal solution would be a "portable phone number" that is local to most
of her customers but can still be answered in Mexico. |
Magicjack allows you to "transport" your current business or home telephone number from your current phone service provider to your Magicjack device.
Callers think you are in Gotham City and you are actually in Baja. If you cannot answer the phone, MagicJack will forward the calls to a number of
your choice, or send you a voicemail message to your e-mail address so you can get the message on either your computer, tablet or smartphone. We have
used Magicjack and can recommend it.
Another plus is that the actual MagicJack device is about the size of a USB memory stick and is easily transportable so if you are staying anywhere
with computer access or a modem you can plug it in and have phone service.
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CortezBlue
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| Quote: | Originally posted by bajaguy
| Quote: | Originally posted by pauldavidmena
Question: does either Magic Jack Plus or Obihai allow one to "forward" a U.S. phone number? I ask because my wife owns a business in Massachusetts
and would like to use the same phone number when we spend time in Baja. The ideal solution would be a "portable phone number" that is local to most
of her customers but can still be answered in Mexico. |
Magicjack allows you to "transport" your current business or home telephone number from your current phone service provider to your Magicjack device.
Callers think you are in Gotham City and you are actually in Baja. If you cannot answer the phone, MagicJack will forward the calls to a number of
your choice, or send you a voicemail message to your e-mail address so you can get the message on either your computer, tablet or smartphone. We have
used Magicjack and can recommend it.
Another plus is that the actual MagicJack device is about the size of a USB memory stick and is easily transportable so if you are staying anywhere
with computer access or a modem you can plug it in and have phone service. |
I would like to make note that you referenced Magic Jack, and that is fine, however, I prefer the Magic Jack Plus and perhaps you meant Magic Jack
Plus, but it is so much more versatile when using it with a router directly to a phone. No need to plug it into a laptop. However, you can use it
with a laptop as well. For those of you that travel look on Amazon for the small Dlink portable routers that you can take with you and use it at a
hotel.
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tjsue
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I now have my Magic Jack Plus, but I've been doing something wrong somewhere, and don't get a dial tone.
I plugged it into my computer, it installed itself, and gave me a phone number, but I can't figure which line except the phone line goes into the
attachment. I want to use it without the computer, so if anyone calls me, the answering machine on the phone will take a message.
Can anyone help me?
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bajaguy
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On one side of the MJ box there is a USB port. Put the 110 plug (electrical) into that side, then plug into the wall.
Go to your internet router. Find an "out to device" port. Plug in a data line into that socket (port) then plug the other end into the MJ modem port.
Plug your phone line from the handset into the MJ box. It goes into the port next to where your modem plugs into the MJ
You should have a green light
You are now connected.
Did you register/set up the MJ???
In your on line set-up you can select to have the call go to your computer and use that as your answering machine
[Edited on 11-6-2013 by bajaguy]
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chuckie
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Go to menu on your magic jack screen and make sure you are using telephone and not headset
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tjsue
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The MJ is all set up and I have a phone number. However, I don't have a router, only a modem, if I need a router, I'll have to buy one. I bought a
new phone with a built in answering machine, so I plan to use that.
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cabonotcho
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vonage is another solution perhaps,have a great evening
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tjsue
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| Quote: | Originally posted by cabonotcho
vonage is another solution perhaps,have a great evening |
Not an option, I already have the MJ.
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bajaguy
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| Quote: | Originally posted by tjsue
The MJ is all set up and I have a phone number. However, I don't have a router, only a modem, if I need a router, I'll have to buy one. I bought a
new phone with a built in answering machine, so I plan to use that. |
OK, there should be several "out" ports on the modem.....same directions.
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RnR
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We also have a wireless phone/answering machine hooked directly to the MJ Plus.
For a while, the phone/answering machine would not record a message.
Found out that MagicJack's on-line voicemail answers in 6 rings.
The phone/answering machine was set to answer after 10 rings (default).
So, the MJ internal voicemail was grabbing the call before the answering machine could.
Changed the phone/answering machine to answer on 4 rings and everything works perfectly.
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