MagicJack USB device for unlimited internet calls

The ability to be in touch at any time of the day from anywhere in the world for many people is not just a service, but a vital necessity or the basis of a business. In 2019, there are many communication channels, the most popular of which is cellular. But everyone understands how much such a service costs for international connections in roaming, which can become a serious problem for the budget. In this situation, the alternative is internet telephony and smart devices that will provide free calls.

One of such solutions in the US market is the Magic Jack converter of calls into a full-fledged telephone service. What it is?

MagicJack USB device for unlimited internet calls

YMAX's original invention is a miniature device that can be plugged into a USB port on your home computer. After connecting, in a couple of minutes, the installation of the software will begin, which will work like a regular landline telephone and make voice communications over international calls.

The invention of such an opportunity was demanded by the American market primarily for entrepreneurs and travelers who need to constantly be in touch with business partners and loved ones and pay for it at a reasonable price.

Service history

To understand how this works, it is best to trace the history of the origin and modification of the service.

In 2007, American entrepreneur Den Boryslov invented the first device that allowed using a regular wired device not through dial-up channels (cables and wires), but Internet telephony (VoIP). This device was initially called Talk4free and spoke directly about the new possibility of free telephone conversations. The trade name was later changed to Magic Jack and was offered to the wider market of US users. The kit included:

• a small box with a Magic Jack signal converter, similar in size to a matchbox;
• branded wire with usb output and input;
• power plug (for American socket).

The connection uses a standard telephone line cord.

At the first stage, the connection was offered only through a stationary computer with Internet access and included instructions “how to install” in just 3 steps:

1. the telephone cable was connected to the base of the stationary device on one side and to the Phone output in the proprietary converter box;
2. proprietary wire from the supplied set, connects to the USB plug at the Magic Jack output;
3. the second output of the cord is connected to the usb port of a stationary computer or laptop.

After completing these simple connections, a software application is automatically installed on the computer in a couple of minutes, which allows you to make international calls from your phone using Internet telephony. The owners of the technology stopped receiving monthly phone bills and started paying a small monthly fee for an unlimited number of calls.

After a couple of years, the manufacturer began to offer direct connection of the call converter to a modem or router for people who did not want to keep their computer constantly connected to the city communications apparatus.

In this variant, the telephone cord is also connected from the phone or from the modem (router) to the Magic Jack, and the adapter cord from the kit is inserted directly into the plug for the electrical network. (When using in Russia, you need to have a standard plug adapter).

This option has become very popular for small and medium-sized businesses who make a large number of calls to landline phones. This small device has significantly reduced the cost of daily communication. Forced transfer of a call from traditionally expensive cable networks to work via the Internet is not so reliable and occasionally breaks down during a conversation, requiring a redial. However, the low cost and high quality of the transmitted voice attracts millions of users.

In 2019, the optimized line of converters for telephone calls from traditional dial-up lines offers two main models - for fixed use and mobile version.

Magic Jack Go for home use, including functionality:

• caller ID;
• voice mail;
• forwarding;
• free call.

Today, the manufacturer guarantees crystal clear voice quality when talking to subscribers.

MagicApp is a mobile version of software for smartphones. This application provides similar services and international calls. Works on any IOs and Android smartphones. It can be used worldwide for calls to the USA and Canada. Works over WiFi, 3G, 4G, LTE.

Calls from MagicApp to MagicApp or Magic Jack are free. The mobile minutes are not used if the app works with WiFi.

Price and where to buy

To understand how to choose and where it is profitable to buy a "magic jack" for yourself, just look for the original product on e-bay or order delivery through intermediaries. The average price with delivery will range from $ 30 to $ 50. When registering on the official website of the manufacturer, it is possible to buy a device for $ 35 and use the service for 12 months. At the same time, the supplier provides free testing of the device for 30 days.

If the buyer is not satisfied with the product, then it can be returned without incurring any costs. The second and subsequent years of service can be obtained by choosing one of the flexible tariff plans, which in any case will save several thousand a year on voice calls within the USA and Canada or dialing to these countries from anywhere in the world.

Pros and cons of Magic Jack

• Significant reduction in the cost of international calls from different parts of the world to the USA and Canada;
• Ease of use;
• Mobile version.

• Restricting calls to the territory of the United States and Canada;
• English version of applications and instructions.

Today the characteristics of Magic Jack are significantly ahead of their main famous competitor Skype in quality.