How to Use Magic Jack to Eliminate a Monthly Phone Bill

Those who are tired of paying a monthly phone bills and long distance calls now have another option. Magic Jack offers all of these features for one, low yearly fee of under $50 the first year and $20 yearly thereafter. With Magic Jack, it is possible to both send and receive telephone calls inside all 50 States as well as anywhere in Canada. Calls can be made any time of the day or night as well as any day of the week, without restriction. Those who are going to be out can arrange for voice mail to take their messages in their absence.Magic Jack owners can choose their own area code; regardless of their actual location or their typically assigned area code. That factor alone can come in handy when one doesn’t want the person on the other end of the phone to know where they are calling. A phone number is assigned when Magic Jack is installed on the computer.

Instructions

1. Order Magic Jack through their website or through such resellers as QVC or eBay.

2. Once received, plug one end of a phone cord into the Magic Jack. Plug the other end into a computer USB port.

3. Fill out the form that pops up on the screen. It requests the standard name, address, and phone number.

4. Choose an area code among those that are available.

5. Write down the assigned virtual phone number and give it to those individuals authorized to call.

6. Activate voice mail by dialing the assigned number from a phone outside of the Magic Jack network. Follow the automated voice instructions, dialing the default password upon request.

7. Establish your own voice mail recorded message and password by following the instructions given at the time of activation.

8. Install the help mode by unplugging Magic Jack for at least 30 seconds. Plug Magic Jack back into the computer USB port and wait for the software to self-install.

9. Perform monthly maintenance on the system as provided in Magic Jack’s instructions.

10. Save anywhere from $25 and up per month in regular and long distance phone calls.

Tips & Warnings

• Magic Jack must be plugged into an AC activated USB port.

• The computer system must be on in order for phone calls to be made or received through the Magic Jack system.

• Some people calling you may be charged for phone service. However, packages are available to take care of this.

• Phone service won't be available when power is down or the high-speed Internet connection is down.

Resources

• Read this Article in Spanish