Magic Jack is the least expensive phone service anywhere

We start by saying that magicJack works perfectly and is the best local, long distance, 411, and 911 service we ever tested.

That is a pretty strong statement, but we tested net phones, standard Clec telephone service, and long distance carriers since 1993. MagicJack is here to stay.

We paid $39.95 for the magicJack device, which includes a full year of local and long distance telephone calls for $19.95, so you can do the math. Everything you want, plus a local telephone number (in many areas) for only $1.66 per month.

Actually you are buying the device and a one year license, for only $39.95. Every year thereafter you can renew your license for only $19.95 a year.

The license gives you free local and long distance calls, free voicemail, free directory assistance, free 911 emergency service (in most areas), free caller ID, free call forwarding, free call waiting, and a free telephone number. It is all in how you look at the legal fine print, but the result is the same -- great telephone service for next to nothing.

magicJack has performed well for us using a Windows XP computer and a windows Vista computer. We tested the service with our Stanaphone internet phone service, Jaxtr service, and standard telephone lines. We used DSL and WiFi as our connections to the internet and both were smooth, clear, echo-free and totally functional.

Setup is simple:
1. Plug any phone cord into the magicJack
2. Plug magicjack into a USB port on your computer.
3. Wait 60 seconds for completion screen to appear, then dial your phone and talk for free.

You can see our detailed testing reports on our Jaxtr website, as part one, part two, and part three, with more to follow.

If you want a home phone for your kids, are thinking of dropping your home phone service, or if you need a business telephone line without the high cost normally associated with such service magicJack could be the solution you are looking for.

For a detailed look at their service, terms of service, and area codes see the manufacturer's website for more information about Magic Jack, or just click on the feature list below. (opens in a new window)

So never pay a phone bill again. After all you are paying for high speed internet service, so why not use that to its maximum benefit. magicJack is different from Vonage and other net phone services in that you do not pay a monthly fee.

Our kids and grandchildren have a cable modem but no home phone service. Not only did we send them a magic jack, but got a local phone number and area code as well. Their cell phone plan was one of those "night and weekend minutes" plans, so now we hear from the grandkids much more often, and it is free!

We sent another magic jack to my brother. He just moved and he wanted to keep his old California 760 area code in Vista/Escondido. We got him a new magic jack number. When he moved to Arizona his old telephone number, now disconnected, says the "new number is 760-xxx-xxxx

If you are not connected or not home to answer the phone your call roll over to voicemail. Your voicemail is available from your email, so you never miss a call. magicJack is best product of this kind that we tested in many years.